Rose Mallow - A Guide to Growing Swamp Hibiscus - Garden …
Rose mallow (Hibiscus moschuetos) boasts hurge, vibrantly colored flowers. Flowers bloom from mid to late summer until the first frost. Also called swamp hibiscus or swamp mallow, these hardy hibiscus plants are tolerant of cold weather and also grow equally well in balmy southern climates.
Swamp Mallow - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Rose Mallow is native to wetlands and creek edges in the southeastern United States and is found in all areas of North Carolina. The genus name, Hibiscus, is an old Greek and Latin name for mallow. The specific epithet, moscheutos, is Latin for mush-scented.
Hibiscus moscheutos - Wikipedia
Hibiscus moscheutos, the rose mallow, swamp rose-mallow, [2] crimsoneyed rosemallow, [3] or eastern rosemallow, [1] is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a cold-hardy perennial wetland plant that can grow in large colonies.
Swamp Hibiscus Care - Tips For Growing Rose Mallow Plants
Apr 21, 2022 · Swamp mallow, also known as rose mallow hibiscus or swamp hibiscus, is a shrubby, moisture loving plant that provides big, showy flowers from mid-summer to autumn. Learn how to grow and care for this plant in the article that follows.
Hibiscus moscheutos - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Hibiscus moscheutos, commonly known as hardy hibiscus or swamp rose mallow, is a vigorous, sturdy, rounded, somewhat shrubby, hairy-stemmed, woody-based perennial of the mallow family. It typically grows to 3-7’ tall and to 2-4’ wide.
How To Grow Swamp Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) In Your …
Sep 26, 2023 · Hibiscus moscheutos, more commonly referred to as the Swamp Rosemallow, Swamp Mallow, or simply as the Hardy Hibiscus, is a vibrant perennial shrub. It stands out for its large, pink, or white showy flowers. Gardeners like to grow this type of Hibiscus plant for its dramatic blooms and its hardiness.
Hibiscus moscheutos (Swamp or Eastern Rose-mallow)
The stately Swamp or Eastern Rose-mallow is native to wet areas such as marshes, swamps, riverbanks, and moist meadows and woods scattered around the eastern United States. While each of its flowers lasts only a day, it can be covered …
Swamp Rosemallow - Hibiscus grandiflorus | North Carolina …
Swamp Rose Mallow, belonging to the Malvacea family that includes mallows, cotton and okra, is an herbaceous, shrub-like, perennial wetland plant noted for its showy flowers. Its fragrant flowers span up to ten inches wide and are one of the largest in North America.
Hibiscus Moscheutos Care: All About Growing Swamp Mallow
The Swamp Mallow produces large flowers, with five overlapping petals which grow 10” – 12” inches wide. The bloom color varies, but the flowers are mostly pink with dark pinkish centers. The bloom time of this plant is from August to September.
Swamp Mallow - Hibiscus hybrid | North Carolina Extension …
Compact shrub, pink-lavender flowers with red center. Makes an excellent plant in the landscape. Flowers rich in nectar attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. Members of the genus Hibiscus support the following specialized bee: Ptilothrix bombiformis.