How much sun does Sleeping hibiscus need?

Sleeping hibiscus grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Sleeping hibiscus bloom?

Sleeping hibiscus blooms in June, July, August, September, and October.

Where is Sleeping hibiscus native?

Sleeping hibiscus (Hibiscus furcellatus) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Sleeping hibiscus attract?

Sleeping hibiscus draws bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

Sleeping hibiscus

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Hibiscus furcellatus

Last reviewed: October 2026

Sleeping hibiscus (Hibiscus furcellatus) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in June, July, August, September, and October. The flowers draw bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Sleeping hibiscus (Hibiscus furcellatus) 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

high

Size

72"–144" H × 48"–72" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

Pollinators

bees, hummingbirds, butterflies

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

Tall, multi-stemmed shrub with large, showy pink to lavender flowers with a deep red throat. Found in freshwater marshes and wet disturbed ground.

Growing Sleeping hibiscus

Grow Sleeping hibiscus in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 72 to 144 inches tall and spread 48 to 72 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Large, nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Sleeping hibiscus need?: Sleeping hibiscus grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Sleeping hibiscus bloom?: Sleeping hibiscus blooms in June, July, August, September, and October.
Where is Sleeping hibiscus native?: Sleeping hibiscus (Hibiscus furcellatus) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Sleeping hibiscus attract?: Sleeping hibiscus draws bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

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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