Mazhar Botanic Garden

Hibiscus coccineus (Medik.) Waltere r

Texas star

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000877
Common name: Texas star
English name: Scarlet rose mallow
Arabic name: هيبسكس كوكسينيا
Native: Southestern United States
Country: Southeastern United States
(PGR): Rare

Perennial Shrub grow 15 m tall (it dies back during the winter) leaves palmate compound 15 cm wide flowers scarlet

Ornamental hedges. It extracts a red dye from the flowers. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees,

Hibiscus semilobatus

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Texture: Coastal Alluvial Soils Lime rich soils Loam Moist
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Coastal area
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Humidity Lake Medium Water Rain River
Climates: Temperate
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 6 : 9
pH range: 5.5-6.5

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