New England Wild Flower Society

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Hibiscus moscheutos

swamp mallow

This common wet-marsh species has large rounded leaves and larger white-to-pink flowers with a conspicuous darker center. Though late to emerge in the spring, this plant in full growth has a powerful effect; each flower lasts only a day, but once established, a clump of Hibiscus will keep flowering for weeks on end.

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Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 2-4 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture
Wet
Average
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Butterflies
Tolerance
Salt Tolerant
Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Rain Garden
Specimen


North American Distribution


swamp mallow - Hibiscus moscheutos from Native Plant Trust
swamp mallow - Hibiscus moscheutos from Native Plant Trust
swamp mallow - Hibiscus moscheutos from Native Plant Trust
swamp mallow - Hibiscus moscheutos from Native Plant Trust