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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 8–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — vibrant blooms and impressive stature; including butterflies and hummingbirds

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

Type: Perennial
Family: Malvaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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 77

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — red and white and yellow flowers in the garden; preferring wet environments, image 98

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — enhancing the ecological vibrancy of the garden

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) — including butterflies and hummingbirds; along with regular watering to maintain damp soil conditions, image 96

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — bloom from mid-summer to early fall

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — <br><br>Typically reaching heights of 3 to 7 feet and spreading 2 to 4 feet wide, image 88

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) — Preferring wet environments

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — The Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a striking perennial; this native beauty thrives in full sun to

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — or any moisture-rich soil areas in zones 5 to 9; each with a contrasting crimson center

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — although it does best in slightly acidic to neutral soils; scientifically termed Hibiscus moscheutos

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — vibrant blooms and impressive stature; including butterflies and hummingbirds, image 57

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — enhancing the ecological vibrancy of the garden; the Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a, image 72

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — which showcase vivid shades of pink; this native of North American wetlands is ideal for incorporating into rain

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — along with regular watering to maintain damp soil conditions; hardy in Zones 5-10, it offers summer to, image 94

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — or any moisture-rich soil areas in zones 5 to 9

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — Its 6 to 8-inch disk-shaped flowers; showy blooms up to 7 inches across, image 90

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — red and white and yellow flowers in the garden; preferring wet environments

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — vibrant blooms and impressive stature; including butterflies and hummingbirds, image 82

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — although it does best in slightly acidic to neutral soils; scientifically termed Hibiscus moscheutos, image 87

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) — Pruning can be implemented to promote bushiness and remove dead stems

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

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