red cottonwood (Hibiscus Rubra 'Red Cottonwood') - Ground-layer plants

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial sun

Hardiness zone

6-9

Minimum temperature

−9°F (−23°C)

Soil type

Loam, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

red cottonwood

Hibiscus Rubra 'Red Cottonwood'

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial sun
Hardiness zone: 6-9
Minimum temperature: −9°F (−23°C)
Soil type: Loam, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral

Plant traits

Mature height36 in-7 ft

Mature width24 in-4 ft

Plant typeGround-layer plants

Bloom seasonSummer, Fall

Foliage typeSemi-evergreen

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant❌No

Pet safe—Safe

Deer resistant❌No

Pollinator-friendly—Hummingbirds, Butterflies

red cottonwood (Hibiscus Rubra 'Red Cottonwood') - Ground-layer plants

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