Hibiscus coulteri explained

Hibiscus coulteri, is well-adapted to dry desert environments. It has hairy-like leaves that help conserve water, and its yellow flowers, which have reddish centers, bloom mainly after rain.[1] These species are very important when it comes to being pollinators during dry periods.[2] Although having a short life, Hibiscus coulteri is great for landscapes with dry areas because it can grow with very little water.

Hibiscus coulteri, the desert rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.[3] It is native to steep slopes and canyon walls in the eastern Sonoran Desert, and the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwestern US and northern Mexico.[4] A short-lived perennial shrub reaching, it is recommended for xeriscaping.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USDA Plants Database . 2024-10-23 . plants.usda.gov.
  2. Web site: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin . 2024-10-23 . www.wildflower.org.
  3. Web site: Hibiscus coulteri . . 14 February 2023 . Plant Database . Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . 5 March 2023 . ... Desert Rose-mallow, Coulter Hibiscus .
  4. 560138-1 . Hibiscus coulteri Harv. ex A.Gray . 5 March 2023 .