Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
(sold as Amour)
Family: Malvaceae
Common names: CHINA ROSE, CHINESE HIBISCUS, GIANT MALLOW, HAWAIIAN HIBISCUS, MALLOW, ROSE MALLOW, ROSE-OF-CHINA, SHOE BLACK
Native to: Tropical Asia
Sentiment: delicate beauty
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 9.5 feet
Max width: 5.25 feet
Flower
pink
Leaf
green
new growth distinct
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: container, hedge or edging
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zones: zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f
Temp. range: +30 to above +40 °F
Water: regular
profile
flower
leaf
Container plants that attract adult butterflies - perennial
This plant can be grown in a container and will attract and feed adult butterflies. These plant can be found in every height range – from tiny to large – from less than a foot high to over 10 feet tall.
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