What is the Iron Range Hibiscus? Demystifying a Tropical Plant's Name
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    3 min read                                
                            
                                Native to the tropical rainforests of Australia's Queensland, the plant known as the Iron Range hibiscus, or *Hibiscus tozerensis*, is a tropical species that cannot survive cold winters. This often causes confusion for gardeners in cold climates who assume the name implies hardiness.