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, fuzzy, 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.