Hibiscus coccineus
Scarlet rosemallow
Description
Hibiscus coccineus is a tall and showy perennial plant species that can grow up to 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters) tall. It has large, deeply lobed leaves and produces bright red flowers that are 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) in diameter. The flowers have a prominent central stamen and are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Super division
Spermatophytina
Division
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Title
Hibiscus coccineus