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    Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy'

    Also Known As

    • Hibiscus moscheutos 'Plum Crazy'
    • Hardy Hibiscus
    • Plum Crazy Mallow

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 48"
    • W: 48"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy' plant details

    Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with purple foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous purple
    Mature size: 48 IN wide, 48 IN tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: clumping

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    SHOWY!, the 10" plum-red flowers contrasted against dark-purple, maple like foliage make this incredible rounded 3-4' shrub (20 years in development) spectacular as border or specimen. S/MPP11854

    By: Forestfarm

    Unique lavender-plum 10" flowers with distinctive purple veining. Handsome maple-like leaves on plants 4' x 4'

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    A new hybrid from the Fleming brothers breeding program, this very hardy, compact and most attractive selection of Mallow will add interest to the late summer garden. It stays compact at 4', plus 'Plum Crazy' has distinctive purple veined foliage and 7" wide plum colored blossoms that are accented with a deeper colored eye.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy' plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Photo of Abelmoschus moschatus ssp. tuberosus flower by Peter Richardson
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