Abelmoschus

Abelmoschus luzoniensis

Malvaceae
Annual
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Abelmoschus luzoniensis is an ornamental shrub that thrives in full sun and requires medium watering. It grows to a height of 1–2 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 5–9. This plant produces pink and white flowers from July to September and prefers loamy soil. It is not fragrant, but it does attract pollinators and is neither toxic nor evergreen.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay

Height

0.6–1.2 m

Spread

0.3–0.6 m

Zones

5–10

Flower colors

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Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
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