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Hibiscus mutabilis

Genus: Hibiscus - Species: mutabilis - Family: Malvaceae

Phonetic Spelling: hi-BIS-kus mew-TAB-ill-iss

Common Names:

  • Confederate Rose
  • Cotton Rose
  • Cotton Rose Mallow
  • Fuyo

Tags

hummingbird friendly
drought tolerant
pollinator plant
butterfly friendly
wildlife friendly
showy flowers
deciduous
specimen
pink flowers
low maintenance
nectar plant
bee friendly
ncemgva2018
shrub borders
flowers late summer
flowers early fall
small tree
large flowers
deciduous shrub
large shrub
specialized bees

Quick Facts

  • Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 12 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 8 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:South central and southeast China, Taiwan

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Tree
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

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Uses

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Hibiscus mutabilis
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