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Dark Lavender Chiffon®
Hibiscus
Displays rich, dark purple flowers all summer on dark green foliage. It is heat, drought, and salt-tolerant once established, attracts pollinators, and resist deer. This is a great large shrub for landscape use, young plants can be used in containers but will need to be moved to the landscape as they mature. Also incredible when pruned into a small tree. It sets few to no seed so it will not invade the garden. Prune to shape in early spring if desired.
| Blossom Color | Purple |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height | 96-144 in |
| Width | 72-120 in |
| Spacing | 72-120 in |
| Container Sizes | 28, QT |
| Hardiness Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Wildlife Attracted | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Features | Displays rich, dark purple flowers all summer on dark green foliage. It is heat, drought, and salt-tolerant once established, attracts pollinators, and resist deer. This is a great large shrub for landscape use, young plants can be used in containers but will need to be moved to the landscape as they mature. Also incredible when pruned into a small tree. It sets few to no seed so it will not invade the garden. Prune to shape in early spring if desired. |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | Yes |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
Great large shrub for landscape use, young plants can be used in containers but will need to be moved to the landscape as they mature. Also incredible when pruned into a small tree. This is a great addition to the mixed border, or can be a nice specimen. |
| Maintenance Notes |
Blooms in summer. Grows in any soil unless it is either really wet or dry. Prune in early spring if desired. Prefers medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. |