Heartleaf Hibiscus
Hibiscus martianus
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Heartleaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus martianus) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, hummingbirds
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaBrowse plants for this ecoregion
Heartleaf Hibiscus is a compact native perennial that produces showy red or orange flowers from spring through fall. This drought-tolerant plant forms a neat, low mound and goes dormant in winter, returning reliably each spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Heartleaf Hibiscus is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The bright flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the long blooming season. This native hibiscus provides nectar for pollinators when many other plants have stopped flowering.
Common questions
- How much sun does Heartleaf Hibiscus need?
- Heartleaf Hibiscus grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Heartleaf Hibiscus bloom?
- Heartleaf Hibiscus blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Heartleaf Hibiscus native?
- Heartleaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus martianus) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Heartleaf Hibiscus attract?
- Heartleaf Hibiscus draws butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Is Heartleaf Hibiscus HOA-friendly?
- Heartleaf Hibiscus is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
Ready to grow Heartleaf Hibiscus? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.
Planning a bed around it? Start a free plan with this plant
Not sure where to start? Take the 2-minute yard quiz