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Hibiscus moscheutos

Swamp Rose-Mallow (Crimson-eyed rose-mallow)

Hibiscus moscheutos, Swamp rose-mallow, is a  fast growing cold-hardy plant.  Striking when grown in colonies in average to moist soil in wetlands, on pond edges and along streambanks. Growing 4-6' tall in full sun, Swamp rose-mallow is very useful in projects when moisture levels are too high for traditional perennials. The monstrous pink flower with dark pink center, sometimes measuring up 10-12" wide, will provide great color from August through September. The stems and spent seed pods of Swamp rose-mallow persist through winter and will add vertical interest during those dark cold days of the winter.

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• Category

  • Native Wetland Perennials

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • > 4'
  • Clumping
  • Prolific Seeder
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Flood Plain - Upland
  • High Marsh - Saturated Soil
  • Low Marsh 0 - 6"
  • Green
  • Bees/Pollinators
  • Butterflies
  • Cover
  • Food
  • Songbirds
  • Deer Resistant
  • OBL
  • Flowering Perennial
  • Marginal
  • Cut Flower
  • Dried Flower
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Erosion Control
  • Fibrous Roots
  • Focal Point
  • Great Foliage
  • Mass Planting
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
  • Ornamental Flower
  • Rain Garden
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Specimen
  • Storm Water Basin
  • Winter Persistant
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