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