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(Hibiscus martianus)
Heartleaf Rosemallow (Hibiscus martianus)
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Lauren McLaurin
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Photo by: Lauren McLaurin | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Lauren McLaurin | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-02-13T15:30:09-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Hibiscus martianus, commonly known as Heartleaf Rosemallow, is a deciduous perennial herb that is native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Texas and Mexico. It typically grows to a height and width of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters). The plant has a bushy habit with heart-shaped leaves and produces vibrant, cup-shaped red flowers that bloom in the summer and fall, attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies.
Heartleaf Rosemallow is valued for its drought tolerance and showy flowers, which make it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and native plant gardens. It can adapt to a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade, making it versatile for different garden settings. While it prefers well-drained soils, it is relatively low-maintenance once established. In regions with colder climates, it can be grown as an annual or in containers that can be moved indoors during winter.CC BY-SA 4.0
Heartleaf Rosemallow is valued for its drought tolerance and showy flowers, which make it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and native plant gardens. It can adapt to a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade, making it versatile for different garden settings. While it prefers well-drained soils, it is relatively low-maintenance once established. In regions with colder climates, it can be grown as an annual or in containers that can be moved indoors during winter.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Shrub, Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Red
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Texas and Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Mountain Rosemallow
Scientific Names: , Hibiscus martianus, Hibiscus cardiophyllus,
GBIF Accepted Name: Hibiscus martianus Zucc.