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Common Name: Texas Star Hibiscus
Species Name: Hibiscus coccineus
Family Name: Malvaceae


Plant Facts
Origin	Southeast United States
Sun Preference	Full Sun
Susceptibility	Aphids, mealybugs and whitefly

Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 4-foot diameter, 10-foot height
- Leaves: Leaves petiolate, sometimes lobed or parted


Habitat/Ecology
Soil Preference	Wet bog soil
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone	6
Notes	Compact cultivars are gaining popularity as house plants