Please help identify - hibiscus??

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by jackiem143, Sep 18, 2006.

  1. jackiem143

    jackiem143 Member

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    It looks like a hibiscus, but it's smaller. The flowers are about 2 inches across and are orange. The leaves are heart-shaped with fine jagged edges. I'm sorry I can't provide a picture. We're in Portland, Oregon, so I'm fairly certain it's not the tropical variety. We're wondering about care, frost protection, etc.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Carol Ja

    Carol Ja Active Member 10 Years

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    Sounds like Abutilon, not hibiscus. A picture would tell me if I was wrong though
     
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  3. tipularia

    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    The mallow family is huge and not always easy to speciate. See if it looks like a Sphaeralcea sp. Images
     
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  4. jackiem143

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    I looked up some pictures of the Abutilon, and that's it! Thank you for your help!! JM
     
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