Hibiscus moscheutos
About
Hibiscus moscheutos, the rose mallow, swamp rose-mallow, crimsoneyed rosemallow, or eastern rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a cold-hardy perennial wetland plant that can grow in large colonies. The hirsute leaves are of variable morphology, but are commonly deltoidal in shape with up to three lobes. It is found in wetlands and along the riverine systems of the eastern United States from Texas to the Atlantic states, its territory extending northward to southern Ontario. Subspecies lasiocarpos is also native to northeastern Mexico, California, and Utah.
- Family
- Malvaceae
How to use it
The rose mallow is great for creating natural habitats in wetland areas. Its ability to grow in large colonies makes it an excellent choice for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.
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Gardening tip
When planting rose mallow, make sure to place it in a wet area of your garden, as it thrives in moist soil. This will help it grow strong and healthy, creating a beautiful display of flowers.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hibiscus moscheutos
- Slug
- hibiscus-moscheutos
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Hibiscus
- Species
- moscheutos
- Wikidata QID
- Q159479
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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