Gossypium harknessii
San Marcos Hibiscus
Description
Evergreen shrub grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 4'. Leaves are dark green, glossy and heart-shaped. Flowers are showy yellow with a red center and appear summer to fall. Accepts full sun. Native to the Sonoran Desert.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.