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    • Photo of Kosteletzkya virginica flower by Almost Eden

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    Kosteletzkya virginica

    Also Known As

    • Seashore Mallow
    • Virginia Salt Marsh Mallow

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Kosteletzkya virginica plant details

    Kosteletzkya virginica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kosteletzkya virginica

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream, pink and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kosteletzkya virginica

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    2-3" light pink Hibiscus flowers are born as early as mid-spring and as late as fall on this native perennial. Selected as the 1989 North Carolina wildflower of the year! A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Kosteletzkya virginica plant

    How to Grow Kosteletzkya virginica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • pink
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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