Hibiscus striatus subsp. striatus

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names

Read about Hibiscus striatus subsp. striatus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Hibiscus cisplatinus, St. Hil. Bushy, 3-5 ft.: sts. glabrous but prickly: lvs. deltoid - lanceolate or deltoid- ovate, 3-lobed, coarsely toothed, sparsely hairy on the veins: fls. solitary, 4-5 in. across light pink) with darker color in the eye and sometimes darker the margins. Brazil (this side the Platte River, whence apparently the specific name).— Little known in this country. It is a handsome late fall bloomer, and may be planted out in summer. It seeds freely, and these, sown as soon as ripe, will give blooming plants for the following fall. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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