| Common Name: Chinese Hibiscus |
| Family: Malvaceae |
| Zone: 9 - 10 |
| Average Size: 6' H x 4' W |
Identification:
- Simple leaf, ovate and coarsely toothed margin, glossy green
- Large showy flowers, 4 inches in diameter and greater, prominent stamen and carpel projecting from the corolla
- Light gray bark on stems
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| Notes: Although not fully hardy except along the warm southern coast, the Chinese Hibiscus can be planted as an annual and makes a showy addition to the summer garden. A small 1-gallon plant will grow quickly into a small shrub and bloom prolifically. The showy flowers come in a variety of colors including white, pink, orange, yellow and red. Extensive breeding has also produced many variations. |
| Campus Location: Julian C. Miller Hall, west next to loading dock |
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