{"product_id":"hibiscus-aculeatus","title":"Hibiscus aculeatus, Comfortroot","description":"\u003cp class=\"has-small-font-size\"\u003eComfortroot \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003eHibiscus aculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Pineland hibiscus, is a large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_botanical_terms#perennial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eperennial\u003c\/a\u003e wildflower that occurs naturally in wet to mesic pinelands, and along the edges of savannas, bogs and roadside ditches. It typically blooms late spring through fall and attracts many pollinators, especially bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortroot’s showy blooms are 3–4 inches wide, with five cream-colored \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_botanical_terms#petal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epetals\u003c\/a\u003e that have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_botanical_terms#crenate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003escalloped\u003c\/a\u003e edges and appear pleated. The bloom’s center is a deep purplish-red. The plant has a semi-woody base from which multiple stems emerge. Leaves are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_botanical_terms#palmate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epalmate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_botanical_terms#scabrid\" target=\"_blank\"\u003escabrous\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_botanical_terms#toothed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etoothed\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_botanical_terms#margin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emargins\u003c\/a\u003e. They are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_botanical_terms#alternate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ealternately arranged\u003c\/a\u003e. Seeds are borne in large scabrous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glossary_of_botanical_terms#capsule\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e. Stems are also scabrous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe common name Comfortroot may allude to the belief that the plant’s mucilaginous roots have soothing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e: Malvaceae (Mallow family)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Panhandle to Alachua and Columbia counties; Lake, Clay, Duval and Nassau counties\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo see where natural populations of Comfortroot have been vouchered, visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.florida.plantatlas.usf.edu\/Plant.aspx?id=3153\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.florida.plantatlas.usf.edu\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zones 8A–9B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist to moderately dry acidic soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to minimal shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2–3’+ tall and wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seed, cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden tips\u003c\/strong\u003e: Comfortroot is an attractive addition to a moist landscape. It appears shrubby but will die back in the winter and all but disappear. Annual pruning to the ground may be necessary. It can tolerate seasonal flooding and is also drought tolerant; however, it will not survive if soils are not moist or wet for part of the year. It will self-seed, but not prolifically.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gnarly Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46452904460586,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/gnarlynursery.com\/products\/hibiscus-aculeatus","provider":"Gnarly Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}