species 1,760 observations
Heart Leaf Hibiscus
Hibiscus martianus
Field notes
Supports All
34
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cotton Tipworm Moth, Gray Hairstreak, Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth, Io Moth
11
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Hibiscus Turret Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Greenhouse Whitefly, Hibiscus Erineum Mite, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Green Cone-headed Planthopper
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Clouded Skipper, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, American Bumble Bee
15
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.