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Hibiscus moscheutos - Swamp rose-mallow

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Native Wetland Plants

Hibiscus moscheutos

Swamp rose-mallow

More About Swamp rose-mallow

  • Late season bloomer - worth waiting for!

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.

Bloom Color

Pink

Hibiscus moscheutos Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
Mature Height
• > 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Clumping
• Prolific Seeder
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
Pond Zonation
• Flood Plain - Upland
• High Marsh - Saturated Soil
• Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Bees/Pollinators
• Butterflies
• Cover
• Food
• Songbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
• OBL
Plant Type
• Flowering Perennial
• Marginal
Attributes
• 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
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9