Hibiscus dasycalyx

Also Known As

Neches River Mallow
Neches River Rosemallow

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Hibiscus dasycalyx plant details

Hibiscus dasycalyx is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - high water. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus dasycalyx

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus dasycalyx

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare and endangered perennial Hibiscus that is native to just a few counties in east Texas. 3-4" creamy white Hibiscus flowers with a pink to burgundy eye are born from mid-summer to fall. Finely cut deep green foliage adds to the charm of this Hibiscus. Needs a consistently moist to wet soil to perform in the garden.

By: Almost Eden

An endangered native of the mallow family. Easy to grow, it's native to the Naches River basin in Texas where it's almost extinct due to loss of habitat and, as our favorite horticulture expert/comedian, Tony Avent, describes as "sexual misconduct with H. militaris"! Snow white, 4" flowers sport a burgundy-red eye on stems clothed in 3-lobed leaves which are almost threadlike. This fingerlike foliage emerges red then turns green.