Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Vines
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Not Available
  
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
  
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
  
Light Pink, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Clematis
  
Hibiscus moscheutos
  
Common Name
Clematis
  
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
  
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
  
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
  
In German
Klematis
  
Hibiscus Luna Rose
  
In French
Clématite
  
Hibiscus Luna Rose
  
In Spanish
Clemátide
  
Hibiscus Luna Rose
  
In Greek
κληματιτής
  
Hibiscus Luna Rose
  
In Portuguese
Clematite
  
Hibiscus Luna Rose
  
In Polish
Clematis
  
Hibiscus Luna Rose
  
In Latin
Clematis
  
Hibiscus rosa Luna
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Ranunculaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Clematis
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Anemoneae
  
Hibisceae
  
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
  
Malvoideae