Paleface
Hibiscus denudatus
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Paleface (Hibiscus denudatus) 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
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CA, NM, NV and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
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Paleface is a compact native shrub that produces delicate white hibiscus flowers throughout the summer and early fall. This drought-tolerant plant maintains a tidy, rounded form and goes dormant in winter, losing its leaves until spring growth returns.
In an HOA neighborhood
Paleface is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Appears bare during winter dormancy
Wildlife value
The hibiscus flowers attract bees, butterflies, and night-flying moths during the long blooming season from June through September.
Common questions
- How much sun does Paleface need?
- Paleface grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Paleface bloom?
- Paleface blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Paleface native?
- Paleface (Hibiscus denudatus) is native to AZ, CA, NM, NV and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Paleface attract?
- Paleface draws bees, butterflies, and moths.
- Is Paleface HOA-friendly?
- Paleface is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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