Hibiscus coccineus (Texas Star Hibiscus)

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Size

Comment: Just breaking dormancy.

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Texas Star Hibiscus is a very showy perennial with large red blooms. It prefers moist soil but will adapt to the drier conditions as long as it gets supplemental water in the summer. It blooms best with consistent water and in full sun, and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Texas Star Hibiscus is a good choice for rain gardens.


AT A GLANCE

Texas native Debatable (see Notes below)
Water use Medium to high
Sun exposure Full to part sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time June - September
Mature height 4-6 ft
Mature spread 3-4 ft
Notes There is some controversy regarding its native status in Texas. USDA maps do not show it as native while BONAP maps do.

 

 

DISTRIBUTION MAPS 

USDA MAP

BONAP MAP

 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)