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Tropical Hibiscus 'Peppermint' – A Classic Cultivar

Plant Profile

'Peppermint' is a tropical hibiscus cultivar (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) in the Malvaceae family. While the hybridizer and registration year are not specified in the data, this cultivar is known for its peppermint-striped or colored blooms.

Botanical Details

Family:	Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species:	rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar:	Peppermint

The image provides a glimpse of this minty-fresh cultivar's flowers.

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