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Hibiscus

Scientific Name Hibiscus spp.
Common Name Hibiscus, Rose Mallow
Family Malvaceae
Plant Type Deciduous or evergreen shrub
Height 1.5 m to 4.5 m (5 to 15 feet), depending on variety
Spread 1.5 m to 3 m (5 to 10 feet)
Leaf Shape Lobed, ovate to heart-shaped
Leaf Size 5-10 cm in length (2-4 inches)
Leaf Color Dark green to light green
Stem Woody, sturdy, and green
Flower Color Red, pink, yellow, orange, white, or purple (depending on variety)
Flower Size 5-15 cm in diameter (2-6 inches)
Flowering Season Summer to fall, typically lasting several months
Root System Fibrous, deep roots
Preferred Temperature 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F)
Soil Type Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Water Requirements Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
Growth Habit Bushy, upright or spreading depending on variety
Lifespan Perennial in warm climates, often grown as annual in colder regions
Fragrance Mildly sweet, pleasant scent