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Hibiscus coccineus

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Names

Common Names
Scarlet Rose Mallow, Swamp Hibiscus, Red Hibiscus, Scarlet Hibiscus, Texas Hibiscus, Texas Star Hibiscus

Growth

Height
3-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Growth Rate
Fast growth; about 2–6 ft per year (6 ft tall, 2 ft spread)

Appearance

Bloom Color
Red
Foliage Color
Green foliage with burgundy-toned palmate leaves
Fall Foliage Color
Pale yellow

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 8-10
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun to partial shade, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day; in hotter climates, some afternoon shade helps prevent scorching.
Soil Type
Moist to wet fertile soils, including acidic clay, sandy, or loamy soils.

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial in warmer zones (typically zones 6–9); otherwise annual.
Seasons of Interest
Summer and Fall
Bloom Time
Summer to early Fall

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Scarlet hibiscus attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds (hummingbirds)

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Walter
Publication
Fl. Carol. : 177 (1788)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Malvales
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Hibiscus

Synonyms

Hibiscus semilobatus

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024