Hardy Hibiscus coccineus Texas Star

$14.95
$14.95
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Description

Hibiscus coccineus is a hardy hibiscus with simple true red blooms with showy united stamens. Also sometimes called Texas Star, the flowers bloom on tall, sturdy, upright plants. Hibiscus coccineus has attractive red tinted, deeply cut, maple-like leaves on reddish stems.

Hibiscus coccineus is a hardy perennial species native to the southeast and Gulf Coast states. It is naturally found in marshes, swamps, roadside ditches, and other wet areas.

Hibiscus coccineus prefers full sun to part shade and moist to wet soils. It is tolerant of heat and humidity. Hardy Hibiscus is usually very slow to break dormancy in spring. We recommend leaving up the old stems for the winter; they will provide a sculptural element to the garden, as well as mark the plant location. It may self sow in suitable conditions.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Hardy Hibiscus
  • Zones: 5-9
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Prefers moist to wet soil
  • Height at Maturity: 60-96
  • Width at Maturity: 36
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: Middle summer to early fall
  • Foliage Color: Green

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Hummingbirds.
  • Tolerates: Rabbits.
  • Other Features: Native to North America.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 Spring 2023 shipping schedule:

Zones 9, 10: Starting Mon. March 20th
Zone 8: Starting Mon. March 27th
Zone 7: Starting Mon. April 3rd
Zone 6: Starting Mon. April 17th
Zone 5: Starting Mon. May 1st
Zones 2, 3, 4: Starting Mon. May 8th

If you'd like to receive your plants now, you can request it in the 'shipping requests' box on the order or email us. (Please note that we will not ship dormant plants, and we do not offer any sort of guarantee for plants overwintering.)

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All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.