Mazhar Botanic Garden

Hibiscus coccineus 'Alba'

White Flowered American rose Mallow

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species: coccineus
Cultivar / variety: 'Alba'
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000878
Common name: White Flowered American rose Mallow
English name: White Swamp Mallow
Arabic name: هيبسكس كوكسينا بيضاء
Native: Southeastern United States
Country: Southeastern United States
(PGR): Rare

Deciduous perennial or sub shrub, grow up to 15-20 m tall leaves palmate divided into narrowly lance-shaped, toothed, dark green flower white

The flowers are attractive to hummingbrds, butterflies and bees

Texture: Chalk Clay Loam Moist Sandy alluvia
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Coastal area
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Lake
Climates: Temperate
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 6 : 9
pH range: 5.6- 7.5
Status: Rare
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Perennial shrub
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
Vegetation types: Deciduous
pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline Neutral

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