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Numerous forms exist in nature. It is a tall plant, with a height of 1.5–2.5 metres (4.9–8.2 ft) and flowers up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) across. [6] Petal colors range from pure white through various pinks to deep red, [7] and most have an eye of deep maroon. [4] Taxonomic consensus is lacking for the nomenclature of the multiple subspecies.
Hibiscus lasiocarpos (also, H. lasiocarpus orth. var.) is a species of hibiscus known by the common names hairy-fruited hibiscus [2] and wooly rose-mallow. [3] It is also one of several hibiscus called rosemallow. [4] It is native to much of the southeastern United States, as well as parts of California and northern Mexico. [5]
Hibiscus grandiflorus, the large-flowered hibiscus or swamp rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. [2] [3] It Is native to the southern United States, from southeast Texas, to southern Florida as well as western Cuba.
Hibiscus coulteri, the desert rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. [4] It is native to steep slopes and canyon walls in the eastern Sonoran Desert, and the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwestern US and northern Mexico. [3] A short-lived perennial shrub reaching 6 ft (1.8 m), it is recommended for xeriscaping. [4]
Hibiscus laevis (syn. Hibiscus militaris), the halberd-leaf rosemallow, is a herbaceous perennial flower native to central and eastern North America.Their showy, creamy-white or pink flowers are large, up to 15 centimetres (6 in) across, and are hard to miss.
Hibiscus vitifolius, the grape-leaved mallow or tropical rose mallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. [2] It is native to the seasonally dry Old World tropics and subtropics, and has been introduced to most of the islands of the Caribbean. [ 1 ]
Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis is widely grown as an ornamental plant throughout the tropics and subtropics. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F), in temperate regions it is best grown under glass. Plants grown in containers may be placed outside during the summer months and moved into shelter during the winter months. [6] [19]
Abelmoschus moschatus is an aromatic and species of medicinal plant in the family Malvaceae native to Asia and Australia. [2] It has many common names, including Abelmosk, ambrette, annual hibiscus, Bamia Moschata, Galu Gasturi, muskdana, musk mallow, [2] musk okra, [2] ornamental okra, rose mallow, tropical jewel hibiscus, [2] and Yorka okra.