Hibiscus trionum Flower of an hour (Malvaceae)

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Hibiscus trionum
Flower of an hour
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The Hibiscus trionum plant species is found in Arid old world tropics. Naturalized in S.E. Europe[50]. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Flower of an hour.

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Latin Name:  Hibiscus trionum
Common Name:  Flower of an hour
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Cultivated ground and waste places in S.E. Europe[50].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is an annual or short-lived perennial. Not very frost-tolerant, if started off early in a warm greenhouse it can be grown as an annual in Britain, flowering and setting seed in its first year.

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