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    • Photo of Hibiscus aculeatus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Hibiscus aculeatus

    Also Known As

    • Comfort Root
    • Pineland Hibiscus
    • Pinelands Mallow

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Hibiscus aculeatus plant details

    Hibiscus aculeatus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus aculeatus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, long-blooming, native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus aculeatus

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Soft primrose yellow, 3-4" wide flowers with a deep burgundy eye are born from summer to fall on this beautiful yet uncommon native perennial Hibiscus. Fuzzy three-lobed foliage on a 3-6' die-back perennial. A good choice for the back of the border and has even been used in mixed container gardens to good effect. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Pineland Hibiscus is commonly found along moist ditches and flatwoods but will do fine in a garden setting with average moisture.

    By: Almost Eden

    You know, there are just so many wonderful, garden-worthy Hibiscus species in the world besides the tropical varieties we are way too familiar with. HARDY TO ZONE 7, “Comfort Root” is native to our Southwestern states & likes average to moist soil. Blooming Summer till Fall, its entrancing primrose yellow petals overlap to form widely flaring trumpets – to 4” across – contrasted with a sexy maroon eye. Nicely branching to 4” tall & 4’ across, it's evergreen in warmer climates & bears very attractive palmate leaves. Stems & foliage are covered with very rough little hairs so be careful, but hey, that should keep pests of all sorts far away! Rich well drained soil for best show.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus aculeatus plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus aculeatus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Hibiscus 'Tosca'

    aka Hibiscus mutabilis x syriacus 'Tosca', Tosca Rose of Sharon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-12'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus 'Tosca' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Hibiscus schizopetalus

    aka Hibiscus schizopetalus 'Japanese Lantern', Coral Hibiscus, Fringed Hibiscus, Japanese Lantern, Japanese Lantern Hibiscus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hibiscus schizopetalus flower by Ziqqy J
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    Hibiscus tiliaceus [variegated]

    aka Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Variegatus', Hibiscus tiliaceus tricolor, Talipariti tiliaceum 'Albo-Variegatus', Mahoe Sea Hibiscus, Sea Hibiscus, Tricolor Hibiscus, Variegated Beach Hibiscus, Variegated Mahoe

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus tiliaceus [variegated] foliage by Almost Eden
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    Hibiscus denudatus

    aka Paleface, Rock Hibiscus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus denudatus by Stan Shebs
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    Abelmoschus moschatus ssp. tuberosus

    aka Abelmoschus moschatus var. tuberosus, Hibiscus abelmoschus, Hibiscus rhodopetalus, Hibiscus sagittaefolius, Hibiscus subnudus, Climbing hibiscus, Musk mallow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Abelmoschus moschatus ssp. tuberosus flower by Peter Richardson
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