Blue Hibiscus Live Starter Plant – Alyogyne huegelii – Well Rooted

Blue Hibiscus (Alyogyne huegelii) is an attractive flowering shrub admired for its large, silky violet-blue blooms and finely textured green foliage. Although commonly called Blue Hibiscus, it belongs to the mallow family and is a separate genus from true hibiscus. Its long flowering season and graceful growth habit make it an excellent choice for landscape borders, pollinator gardens, patios, and decorative containers.

This drought-tolerant shrub performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it provides a continuous display of colorful blooms throughout much of the growing season while attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.

This listing includes one well-rooted Blue Hibiscus starter plant, ready for transplanting.

Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Plant Form: Well-Rooted Starter Plant

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flower production, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• One live Blue Hibiscus starter plant
• Well-rooted and ready for transplanting
• Botanical name: Alyogyne huegelii
• Large violet-blue flowers
• Long flowering season
• Attractive ornamental shrub
• Excellent for landscape beds, borders, and containers
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
• Hardy in USDA Zones 9–11

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live Blue Hibiscus Plant
• Growing Media
• Nursery Pot (if applicable)

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Blue Hibiscus
Scientific Name: Alyogyne huegelii
Plant Type: Flowering Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Violet-Blue Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-Drained Soil
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
USDA Zone: 9–11

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive one well-rooted Blue Hibiscus (Alyogyne huegelii) starter plant.

2. Is Blue Hibiscus a true hibiscus?
No. Although commonly called Blue Hibiscus, Alyogyne huegelii is a related ornamental shrub in the mallow family, not a true Hibiscus species.

3. Where does this plant grow best?
It performs best in full sun with well-drained soil.

4. Does it attract pollinators?
Yes. Its large flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for this plant?
Blue Hibiscus is generally hardy in USDA Zones 9–11.