Swamp Rose Mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos
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Swamp Rose Mallow is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 3–5 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with white or pink flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 3–5 ft
- Spread
- 2–4 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
- Bloom Color
- White or pink
- Garden Goals
- Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Long Bloom Season, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Rain garden; wet meadow; pond edge; showy border
- Wildlife Value
- Many butterflies and moths; Hibiscus-feeding insects
Swamp Rose Mallow grows best in full sun or part shade with medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 3–5 ft tall and 2–4 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support hummingbirds, butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Many butterflies and moths; Hibiscus-feeding insects. It is well suited to Rain garden, wet meadow, pond edge, showy border.
Good to know: Large showy flowers; prefers consistent moisture.