if it has shiny, dark green leaves it is probably a tropical. In zone 7 we bring in for the winter. They don't much like temps below 40, and can't tolerate a frost.

In a big pot, say 20 inches or bigger, you can expect to get a 5 foot plant in a couple of years.

Glenda

Sounds like it could be hibiscus rosa-sinensis "Santana." Let me know if this looks anything like it.

Santana is a particularly prolific bloomer, bearing deep orange flowers on the smaller side, usually under four inches across. My favorite thing about this plant is that the flowers last longer than most hibiscus after you pick them, which make them good for arrangements and hair accessories for a nice tropical look. I've had a flower last three days in cool conditions.

Here in Zone 9, they are planted in the ground everywhere. They die back in the winter, but come back to life in Spring, as lush as ever.

Here is a link that might be useful:

Yes, pharazon, that is it. I'm amazed at the number of blooms it's producing. I'm sure it won't be hardy in my zone so I'll keep it in a pot to bring in during freezes, as you suggest, Glenda.

Thank you both.

If you'd like to see if it might survive a winter and come back next summer, you should check for them at Home Depot or Lowers. A one or two gallon pot will be less than $10.00.