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.