Shoeblackplant
Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Hibiscus
- Species:
- Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub , Tree
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, pink, red, white, yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Florida, Guam, Puerto Rico, Palau, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
cotton tipworm (Crocidosema plebejana), Hibiscus Leaf Miner (Philodoria hibiscella), Pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella), Yellow scallop moth (Anomis erosa)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers fertile soil with good organic content