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Abelmoschus esculentus /Red Okra
Mid to late summer growth
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Mid to late summer growth
Summer flower
Three foot stalks of dense foliage
Close-up of flower that lasts for only one day
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Scientific Name:
Abelmoschus esculentus
Common Name:
Red Okra
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Yellow
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
A very drought tolerant and heat resistant species. A somewhat novelty plant that is used as an annual in most cases. Blooms during the hottest days of the year. As with cotton, the blooms last only one day, but a plant will set flower buds and blooms over an extended period.