Hibiscus tionum
Flower Of An Hour
Description
Hibiscus tionum is an evergreen tree. Grows to 30 ft. tall. The 4 in. flowers, each lasting a day, open yellow and deepen to orange by day's end.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.