The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Common name

Heartleaf Rosemallow

Scientific name Hibiscus martianus
Plant type Perennial
Other Common Names Heartleaf Hibiscus, Tulipan Del Monte
Size S (2' × 2')
Soil moisture Dry, Moist (well drained)
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Limestone

Notes

An elegant and pleasing plant with bright red flowers and lovely leaves. When it covers itself with flowers, as it often does, you can spot it a mile away. Very tough, highly drought tolerant, and low maintenance. You can’t have enough of this plant in your garden.

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I can collect seeds upon request.

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