Shining white flowers are attractive to pollinators and light up the garden. This type of hibiscus is fairly hardy in northern regions.
Latin Name
Hibiscus moscheutos
Family
Malvaceae
Also Known As
Swamp Rose Mallow Eastern Rose Mallow
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
July - September
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 7'
Max Spread: 4'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Colors
Native Range
Southern and Eastern United States
History
John Bartram sent seeds of this hibiscus to England in the mid 1700s.
Other Details
Pollinator
Sold at Mount Vernon
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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