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San Marcos Hibiscus, Gossypium harknessii

San Marcos Hibiscus, Gossypium harknessii

San Marcos Hibiscus Flowers	Gossypium harknessii Flower
San Marcos Hibiscus Flower	San Marcos Hibiscus Leaves

San Marcos Hibiscus Gossypium harknessii, Mallow Family ( Malvaceae ) San Marcos Hibiscus: Also Called; Algodón, Cimarrón. An evergreen shrub, growing moderately fast to about 3 feet tall with a 4 feet spread; dark green broad shiny leaves. Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Height: Up To 3 - 6 Feet Tall. With a 3 - 5 feet Spread. Flowers: Bright yellow flowers, 2 inches wide, with 5 red dots, from late spring to the fall. Blooming Time: Late spring through summer, Especially May - June. They reflower from August to frost, in response to the summer rains. Leaves: Cordate broad shiny. Found: Native to Mexico (Baja California). Elevation: Below 2,500 Feet. Habitat: Well drained soil and full sun. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken May 18, 2006. Gilbert.