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swamp rose mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water
A deciduous perennial shrub producing large, showy hibiscus-like flowers in shades of pink, red, or white throughout summer. It thrives in consistently moist conditions and requires full sun to bloom prolifically.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
flower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation