Swamp Rose-mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos is a shrubby perennial native to Richmond VA. This showy plant boasts large, heart-shaped leaves and five-petaled, white flowers with hints of pink or red. Flowers bloom July-September, later in the season and last over a long period in late summer. Individual flowers only last 1-2 days, but new flowers bloom daily through the long blooming season.
This shrub attracts Ruby throated hummingbirds as a great source of nectar. Also attracts butterflies and pollinators. Hosts catepillars of many types of moths as well as patined lady, gray hairstreak and skippers catepillars.
Soil Moisture
Moist to wet preferred. Established plants can be drought tolerant but may also tolerate shallow standing water.
Light Requirements
Sun to part shade.
Mature Sizing
Height 3-6', Width 2-4'
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