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Swamp Rose Mallow

Hibiscus Moscheutos

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Overview

The Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a striking perennial, admired for its large, showy blooms up to 7 inches across. With a height of 4-7 feet and a spread of 2-4 feet, this native beauty thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, rich soils. Hardy in Zones 5-10, it offers summer to early fall interest and is ideal for wetland areas or rain gardens.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–8Climate Temperate
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — vibrant blooms and impressive stature

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–8

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — Hardy in Zones 5-10, it offers summer to early fall interest and is ideal for wetland areas or rain, image 55
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — perennial for full; enhancing the ecological vibrancy of the garden
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — The Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a striking perennial; this native beauty thrives in full, image 51
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — showy blooms up to 7 inches across; it thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide pH, image 52
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — With a height of 4-7 feet and a spread of 2-4 feet; bloom from mid-summer to early fall, image 53
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — this native beauty thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist; perennial for full, image 54
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — scientifically termed Hibiscus moscheutos; the Swamp Rose Mallow creates a commanding presence, image 56
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — vibrant blooms and impressive stature; including butterflies and hummingbirds, image 57
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — Preferring wet environments; with a height of 4-7 feet and a spread of 2-4 feet, image 58
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — this native of North American wetlands is ideal for incorporating into rain gardens; or any moisture-rich, image 59
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — or any moisture-rich soil areas in zones 5 to 9; each with a contrasting crimson center, image 60
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide pH range; perennial with red and white, image 61
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — although it does best in slightly acidic to neutral soils; scientifically termed Hibiscus moscheutos, image 62
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — perennial with red and white and yellow blooms; its 6 to 8-inch disk-shaped flowers
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — bloom from mid-summer to early fall; red and white and yellow flowers in the garden, image 68
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — <br><br>Typically reaching heights of 3 to 7 feet and spreading 2 to 4 feet wide, image 63
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — the Swamp Rose Mallow creates a commanding presence; pruning can be implemented to promote bushiness and, image 64
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — Its 6 to 8-inch disk-shaped flowers; showy blooms up to 7 inches across, image 65
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — which showcase vivid shades of pink; this native of North American wetlands is ideal for incorporating, image 66
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — each with a contrasting crimson center; which showcase vivid shades of pink, image 67
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — Pruning can be implemented to promote bushiness and remove dead stems; although it does best in slightly, image 70
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — including butterflies and hummingbirds; along with regular watering to maintain damp soil conditions, image 71
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — perennial with red and white and yellow blooms; its 6 to 8-inch disk-shaped flowers, image 74
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — red and white and yellow flowers in the garden; preferring wet environments, image 73

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