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Do you know anything about the blue hibiscus or Alyogyne huegelii? What family is it really related to? Does it attract butterflies? Is it heat- and drought-tolerant? I live in Texas.

Last Updated: May 01, 2011

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The blue hibiscus, Alyogyne huegelii, is native to Australia and is a member of the Malvaceae family. Alyogyne huegelii, or blue hibiscus as it is commonly called, is not a member of the Hibiscus family. However, its dramatic deep blue flowers, measuring 4 to 5 inches across, makes stunning springtime display! This is a hardy evergreen shrub up to 7 or 8 feet in height, and is capable of surviving temperatures dropping to 23°F. It loves sun and a warm garden location.

For more information, read: Marvellous Mallows - Alyogyne huegelii.

How it would perform in College Station, TX is an unknown.

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