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Hibiscus syriacus

Family Name: Malvaceae
Common Name: Blue Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Common Names

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Shrub

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Pink

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 804
Species ID 2099
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Species record last updated on: 14 October 2021.
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