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Desert Rosemallow

Hibiscus coulteri

Details & Attributes


Plant Type(s) Shrub
Native to Arizona Yes!
Water Needs Low water
Sun Part shade to full sun
Pollinators Butterflies and moths
Size
In relative feet, width by height
3' × 3'
Flowering Season March - November
Flower Color Yellow with red center
Leaf Description Trifolate leaves with small hairs on them.
Fruit An ovoid capsule that has many stiff hairs / fluff on it.
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Elevation Range 1000-4000 ft.
Description A beautiful relative to the tropical hibiscus, this plant has a lovely showy flower. Cut back nearly to the base each winter to encourage a bushier habit and more blooms.