Heartleaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus martianus)
Description: A leafy-stemmed perennial, growing 1-3 ft. depending on moisture. Prolific, red, 2-3 in. solitary flowers occur at branch tips. The leaves are silvery and heart-shaped. Flowers during the hottest part of the season when other plants are not showy. This plant is everblooming if there is no frost.
The Heartleaf Hibiscus has spectacular flowers two and three inches across. It is a wonderful, small, drought-tolerant hibiscus from South Texas. For it to successfully winter in Austin, mulch or protect it adequately. Grows well in a container or in the ground.
Family: Malvaceae
Synonym(s): Hibiscus cardiophyllus, Heartleaf rosemallow, Tulipan del Monte, Heartleaf Hibiscus
USDA Symbol: HIMA6
Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirements: Part Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Bloom Notes: Heartleaf hibiscus has spectacular flowers two and three inches across. It is a wonderful, small, drought-tolerant hibiscus from South Texas. For it to successfully winter in Austin, mulch or protect it adequately. Grows well in a container or in the ground.
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