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Pua Aloalo
Hibiscus brackenridgei
In the United States:
Native
· also called Maʻo hau hele, Aloalo, Native yellow hibiscus
Honeybees visit Hibiscus brackenridgei for nectar and pollen from its large yellow flowers, which open in the afternoon and provide rewards during the peak spring bloom. The sprawling shrub habit benefits from pruning to encourage bushiness and improve pollinator access. Individual flowers last only 1-2 days but successive blooming supports extended foraging.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | February–May |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |