Hibiscus aculeatus - (Comfortroot)
GARDEN SITE: Full Sun to Part Shade. Moist, acidic (pH<6.8) Soil. Tolerates winter flooding
SIZE: 3-6 ft. tall. Spread: 2-3 ft.
FLOWERS: Creamy yellowish/white blooms with deep, dark red center, June-October.
WILDLIFE: Attracts Butterflies and birds.
LARVAL HOST TO: Gray Hairstreak, Painted Lady Butterfly, Common Checkered Skipper and Tropical Checkered Skipper butterflies.
ZONE: 7-10
Native habitats include: pairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Woodland edges and openings. Hairy species.
Photo by peganum from Henfield, England/wikipedia
GARDEN SITE: Full Sun to Part Shade. Moist, acidic (pH<6.8) Soil. Tolerates winter flooding
SIZE: 3-6 ft. tall. Spread: 2-3 ft.
FLOWERS: Creamy yellowish/white blooms with deep, dark red center, June-October.
WILDLIFE: Attracts Butterflies and birds.
LARVAL HOST TO: Gray Hairstreak, Painted Lady Butterfly, Common Checkered Skipper and Tropical Checkered Skipper butterflies.
ZONE: 7-10
Native habitats include: pairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Woodland edges and openings. Hairy species.
Photo by peganum from Henfield, England/wikipedia
GARDEN SITE: Full Sun to Part Shade. Moist, acidic (pH<6.8) Soil. Tolerates winter flooding
SIZE: 3-6 ft. tall. Spread: 2-3 ft.
FLOWERS: Creamy yellowish/white blooms with deep, dark red center, June-October.
WILDLIFE: Attracts Butterflies and birds.
LARVAL HOST TO: Gray Hairstreak, Painted Lady Butterfly, Common Checkered Skipper and Tropical Checkered Skipper butterflies.
ZONE: 7-10
Native habitats include: pairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Woodland edges and openings. Hairy species.
Photo by peganum from Henfield, England/wikipedia
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