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Hibiscus coccineus/Texas Star Hibiscus
Bright red flowers on this tall gangly shrub
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Scientific Name:
Hibiscus coccineus
Common Name:
Texas Star Hibiscus
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
8-10 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Found along ditches, swamps, marshes and streams in the southeastern part of the US. Huge scarlet-red flowers are eye-catching in the landscape. Flowers last but one day, but the plant flowers for several weeks if growth conditions are average to good.