Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Western United States, Canada
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Moist woods, Redwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
OXALIS oregana
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Redwood Sorrel
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Redwood Sorrel
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Redwood Sorrel
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Redwood Sorrel
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Redwood alazán
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Redwood Sorrel
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Redwood Sorrel
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Redwood szczaw
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Rumex Redwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Malvaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Redwood Sorrel are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Redwood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Redwood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.