Mars Madness Hardy Hibiscus
Rhino Hillside Garden
Scientific Name: Hibiscus ‘Mars Madness’
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Type: Perennial
Endangered Status: n/a
Number of Recorded Individuals at the Zoo: 23
Mars Madness hardy hibiscus is adorned with magenta-red flowers that bloom in midsummer to fall and can reach eight inches in width. Dark, olive-green, maple-like leaves with hints of purple surround the flowers. This hybrid cultivar, derived from native parent species, prefers medium to wet soil in full sun to partial shade. This hibiscus, useful in wet areas, can be grown as an accent plant or in perennial borders.
Native Range
From cultivation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4–9
Average Mature Height
4 feet
Flower Color
Red
Flowering Months
July–September
Supports
Butterflies
