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Hibiscus tionum

Flower Of An Hour

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Description

Hibiscus tionum is an evergreen tree. It grows to 30' tall. The 4" flowers, each lasting a day, open yellow and deepen to orange by the day's end.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.