TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
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Hibiscus coccineus
Scarlet Hibiscus, Scarlet Rose Mallow, Swamp HibiscusFamily: Malvaceae
Origin: Southeastern United States
The scarlet hibiscus makes an eye-catching specimen in the landscape with its huge crimson flowers and handsome palmate leaves. USDA Zones 6-10.
Similar plants:
- Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus (Okra, Bamia, Gombo)
- Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus abelmoschus (Musk Mallow)
- Alyogyne hakeifolia, Hibiscus hakeifolius, Cienfuegosia hakeifolia, Fugosia hakeifolia, Alyogyne lilacina (Red-centred Hibiscus, Desert Rose)
- Alyogyne huegelii, Hibiscus geranifolius (Blue Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow, Maple Sugar, Red Hibiscus, Cranberry Shield, Gongura)
- Hibiscus arnottianus (Hawaiian White Hibiscus, Hau hele, O'ahu White Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus Aurora (Hibiscus Aurora)
- Hibiscus cannabinus (Kenaf, Java Jute )
- Hibiscus Celia (Double red hibiscus)
- Hibiscus Country Music (Hibiscus Country Music)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/hibiscus_coccineus.htm