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Re: Abelmoschus
Ginny,what a concise post.You provided the name to me for a planting
which had lost its i.d.tag.I was dreading wading through all my catalogs
trying to determine the name, now I can _Thank You_ for saving me the
time/effort.
Love this kind of helpful info.
Connie Hoy
ginny wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Abelmoschus or Flowering okra is hibiscus-like and is easy to grow.
> Abelmoschus manihot reaches 6-8 feet and bears huge, light yellow flowers
> in mid-summer. These can reach 6-8 inches across and they have a deep
> purple center. Each flower lasts only one day, but the bloom period lasts
> for weeks. It is a perennial in Asia where it is native. It will survive
> winters in zones 9 and 10. It will self sow as far north as zone 7.
>
> There is also a red flowering okra, Abelmoschus moschatus. It requires hot
> summer temps and usually grows 1 1/2 ft. to 2 ft. tall. Flowers are
> usually all red, but some may be pink or whitish.
>
> Both species are best started from seed sown indoors about eight weeks
> before setting out. Full sun, constant moisture, and well-drained average
> soil will give good results.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ginny Z.6
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