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    Hibiscus moscheutos

    Also Known As

    • Crimson-eyed Rose-mallow
    • Crimsoneyed Rosemallow
    • Marshmallow Hibiscus
    • Swamp Rose Mallow

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 3'-7'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Hibiscus moscheutos plant details

    Hibiscus moscheutos is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in alkaline soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus moscheutos

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus moscheutos

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - high
    Soil needs: alkaline

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Quite a variable species, and the parent of many of the hybrid hardy perennial hibiscus. Tall, up to 6 foot, with large flowers that can reach nearly a foot across, in various shades of pink. Native to swampy areas, but is quite happy in normal garden conditions. Zone 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    This native perennial Hibiscus boasts 6" wide white to pink flowers with a dark burgundy eye. Common to moist and wet areas as the name implies but is quite happy in average garden soils. A vigorous and hardy native perennial that can reach 7' but is more commonly found at 4'. A butterfly larval host plant for Hairstreaks, Blues, Coppers, and others.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus moscheutos plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus moscheutos

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - high

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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