Hibiscus diversifolius

Swamp Hibiscus

Malvaceae

Description:

Shrub 1–2 m tall with large hairy leaves of varying shapes. Produces large yellow flowers with a maroon centre in spring and summer. Stems are slightly prickly.

Special Features:

Fast growing
Attracts bees
Frost tender

Natural Habitat:

Fresh Water Wetland, Wallum Woodlands

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Spreading, prickly shrub to 2m - Spread 1.5m

Attracts:

Butterflies

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Hibiscus diversifolius - Swamp Hibiscus

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Regional ecosystem:

12.2.7, 12.3.5

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Hibiscus+diversifolius&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/re-technical-descriptions/resource/1771f391-44b9-4d25-8315-f92033610a9b

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