Desert Hibiscus



Hibiscus denudatus



Malvaceae

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Form: Shrub
Seasonality: Perennial
Size: 3 ft high by 3 ft wide

Leaves: 1" long and sparse

Flowers: 5 petals, bowl-shaped, white to pinkish-lavender, deeper colored in the center

Fruit: Seed
Stems/Trunks: Sprawling, woody plant covered with whitish hairs;

Range/Origin: AZ, CA, NM, NV, TX
Hardiness: USDA 7b-11, 5o F

Comments: Low litter, No thorns

 

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exposure: Full sun
  • Water: Moderate
  • Soil: Sandy, well drained
  • Propagation: Seed, cuttings
  • Maintenance: Minimal

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