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This Florida Native Hibiscus can be grown as a specimen plant or multiples can be planted as a hedge. Mature heights are 5-8 feet tall. It is a long-lived perennial that will reseed itself if in a good location. It prefers moist soils and does best on the edge of wetlands. It does not want to be submerged so is best used on the borders of wetlands. The white or red flowers are a favorite for pollinators. It is the host plant for the following:

Larval host of  Gray Hairstreak, Painted Lady Butterfly, Common Checkered Skipper and Tropical Checkered Skipper butterflies and  four moths : Pearly Wood Nymph, Yellow Scallop Moth, Io Moth,  and Delightful Bird-Dropping Moths.

 

Sizes:

1 gal

Rooted Cuttings shipped in soil and plastic wrapping

Rooted Cuttings shipped as bare root to save on shipping costs

 

Plants are only shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays. This is to avoid plants sitting at a post office or warehouse over a weekend and reducing shipping stress on plants. Plants arrive healthier and quicker when you select priority shipping. Plants ship from Florida. Keep that in mind when deciding to buy and selecting shipping options.

 

No refunds, exchanges, or returns. By purchasing this plant, you are accepting the risk of having plants mailed to you. Our most common carrier is USPS. Any damaged packages, damaged plants, dead plants or irregular shipping patterns should be claimed through the USPS insurance claims system. All orders come with a standard insurance of up to $100.00. You will need to provide the following for an insurance claim:
Receipt of your order that you can obtain through your order history and email
Pictures of the package upon arrival
Pictures of the contents upon arrival

Hibiscus coccineus Scarlet Hibiscus

SKU: 1164
$10.00Price
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