Gossypium harknessii |
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San Marcos Hibiscus |
Description
Evergreen shrub grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 4'. Leaves are dark green, glossy and heart-shaped. Flowers are showy yellow with a red center and appear summer to fall. Accepts full sun. Native to the Sonoran Desert.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.