Austin Watershed Protection

Hibiscus, Perennial

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Botanical Name
Hibiscus spp.
Plant Type
Perennials
Plant Height Min
3ft
Plant Height Max
5ft
Light
Sun
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Multi
Plant Spread Min
4ft
Plant Spread Max
4ft
Water Needs
Medium
Seasonal Interest To
Winter
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Plant Maintenance

Showy blooms can reach 8-10" across; many cultivars available are hybrids; provides nectar for hummingbirds; H. moscheutos & H. coccineus are recommended varieties; cut back to 6-8" after cold damage but before new spring growth

Comments

Showy blooms can reach 8-10" across; many cultivars available are hybrids; provides nectar for hummingbirds; cut back to 6" after hard freeze