Hibiscus

HIBISCUS

Swamp Mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos

hi-BIS-cus ma-SHU-tos

Perennial Sun to part shade

Height. 5 – 6 feet, Spread 3 – 6 feet, Spacing 2 – 3 feet

HABIT:

Upright, thick succulent stems. Many colors and characteristics available. Blooms mid summer to fall. Large leaves from compact bushes.

CULTURE

: Easy to grow in any well-drained soil, moderate water and fertilizer requirements. Native to the southern USA.

USES

: Summer flower color, specimen, pots.

PROBLEMS

: Few if any.

NOTES

: There are many other hibiscuses that are wonderful plants. The tropical

H. rosa-sinensis

, which functions as an annual here, is the most colorful, but the hardy rose mallows are beautiful and perennial: ‘Frisbee,’ ‘Southern Belle,’and ‘Marsh.’ Another wonderful perennial is Texas star

H. coccineus

,

H. taiwanwnsis

is a durable, fast growing fall bloomer. Confederate rose is

H. mutabilis

.