Halberdleaf Rosemallow, Halberdleaf Hibiscus Hibiscus laevis - Hibiscus militaris

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Hibiscus laevis

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Hibiscus

Species:

laevis

Common Name:

Halberdleaf Rosemallow, Halberdleaf Hibiscus

Seeds Per Pound:
36,600
Quantity:
0.85 lb
Germination:
91%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
98%
Height:
4-6 ft
Collection Locale:
Virginia
Arlington
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern
In Stock: 0.85 lb
Prices
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed.
The Halberd-leaf Rosemallow ( Hibiscus laevis , syn. Hibiscus militaris ) is a herbaceous perennial flower native to central and eastern North America . Their showy, creamy-white or pink flowers are large, up to 15 cm, and are hard to miss. These flowers require exposure to sunlight to open up properly, and then last only a single day.
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov