Hibiscus coccineus

Flower name
Hibiscus coccineus
Scientific name
Hibiscus coccineus
Alias紅蜀葵
Place of origineastern North America
Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens, Potted flower
Flowering seasonJuly, August, September

What is Hibiscus coccineus

Hibiscus coccineus (scientific name: Hibiscus coccineus), native to eastern North America, is a perennial herb (lodging plant) in the family Malvaceae that produces large, single, bright red flowers from summer to fall. The plant is large, with a height of 100 to 200 cm. The petals open flat, and the conjoined stamens and pistils are similar to those of the hibiscus (scientific name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Hibiscus hybrids). It is a one-day flower, opening in the morning and wilting at night.

Common name: Hibiscus coccineus, scientific name: Hibiscus coccineus, also known as "red hollyhock" aka:scarlet rosemallow, or scarlet rosemallow , origin: eastern North America, height: 100 to 200 cm, petiole: long, leaf shape Leaf shape: palmate with 3 to 7 deep lobes, leaf width: 12 to 15 cm, leaf margin: serrate, inflorescence: alternate, flowering site: leaf axils, flowering season: July to September, flower color: red, flower diameter: 10 to 20 cm, number of petals: 5, petal shape: narrowly ovate, fruit type: capsule.