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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee'
Botanical Name
Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee'
Common Name
Okra
Family
Malvaceae
Garden(s):
Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee' originated in Georgetown, SC from the Jacobs family in the mid-1800's.
It grows to about six feet tall. It is an annual and is hardy in USDA Zones 2 - 11. Hibiscus-like flowers are produced throughout the summer, followed by edible fruit. It is best grown in full sun.
It has been our experience that Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee' performs well in our area. Due to its rapid growth, we recommend monitoring it regularly to keep it properly maintained.
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Research
USDA Zone
2-11
Leaves
Deciduous
Stems
Herbaceous
Longevity
Annual
Genus
Abelmoschus
Specific Epithet
esculentus
Cultivar Name
Choppee
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
SESE
CLEMS
MOBOT
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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee' fruit
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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee' fruit
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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee' flower
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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee' flower
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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee' flower buds
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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee' foliage
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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Choppee' habit
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
Extended Dining Hours (members only): Wednesdays & Saturdays | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Gardens and exhibits will be closed, Harvest Restaurant will be open for members with reservations only
Gates close at 4:30 PM. For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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