Abelmoschus
manihot
(Aikiba, Edible Hibiscus, Hibiscus Manihot, Palmate-leaved
Hibiscus, Sunset Hibiscus, Sunset Muskmallow, Sweet Hibiscus)
Origin: Native to tropical Asia
Family: Malvaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 4-6'
Spacing: 2-3'
Blooms: 6" across, bright yellow with deep maroon center, mid-Summer
Foliage: Deciduous, glossy, palmately lobed
Soil: Well-drained, moist, acidic, neutral, alkaline
Water: Regular
Fruit" Capsule with numerous seeds with tiny hairs
Uses: Ornamental, backdrop, accent, mass, ornamental, salad, food wraps, borders, beds, cottage setting, butterfly garden
Propagation: Seeds (Soak and nick before sowing), woody stem cuttings
Comments: Abelmoschus
manihot or Aikiba or Edible Hibiscus or Hibiscus Manihot or Palmate-leaved
Hibiscus or Sunset Hibiscus or Sunset Muskmallow or Sweet Hibiscus is a showy, tall flowering annual with a fast, clumping growth habit. It is a member of the mallow family. In mid-Summer, Abelmoschus manihot produces ornamental, large bright yellow flowers with deep maroon throat, followed later by seedpods. The flowers of Akibia last only one day but the continuous abundance bloom makes it not noticeable. It has attractive, large, palmately lobed green leaves. Sunset Hibiscus is easily propagated from seeds and thrives in well-drained, rich, moist soil in a sunny environment. Edible Hibiscus is a host plant for caterpillars of some butterflies. It is low maintenance. When young, Hibiscus manihot needs support to prevent from flopping over. Mass plant as backdrops in borders or beds for a terrific show. Sweet Hibiscus are ideal in a cottage setting. The leaves of this annual are edible as a salad or are used for wrapping food. Palmate-leaved Hibiscus is grown as a tropical tender perennial in warmer zones.
USDA Zoens: 8b-11
JennysGardeb.com...Plant images and gardening descriptions of Abelmoschus
manihot (Aikiba, Edible Hibiscus, Hibiscus Manihot, Palmate-leaved
Hibiscus, Sunset Hibiscus, Sunset Muskmallow, Sweet Hibiscus) growing in Jenny's Garden
