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Zone USDA 8a
This plant fact sheet was first proposed by lrey
Last modification:  17/09/2006 22:22
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Hibiscus moscheutos
rose mallow
 
Hibiscus moscheutos is an herbaceous perennial which is native to the swamps of the Southeastern USA. It is well-known for its large white, pink or pink-red flowers. This plant is generally frozen to the ground in winter, but will vigorously resprout in spring.
This species has roots that can survive USDA zones 6 and warmer, and even sheltered places of zones 5. However, some varieties are often grown as annuals.
 
This plant has decidious serrated tri or penta-lobed leaves, which are 4-10 in (10-25 cm) long. They are glabrous on the upper side, and slightly pubescent beneath.
Hibiscus moscheutos has white, pink or pink-red flowers with deeper centers in summer. They are about 6-8 in (15-20 cm) wide and last about 2 days. This shrub blooms profusely from june to the first frosts.
 
Hibiscus moscheutos requiert l'exposition suivante : soleil
This plant naturally grows in swamps and marshes, and appreciates very moist, and if possibly rich soils.
 
 
Category - perennial
Dimensions
  • Height 1.50 m
  • Width 0.90 m
  • Minimum temperatures
  • The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -12.0 °C
  • Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
  • Exposure - full sun
    Leaves - decidious
    Flowers -
  • Color(s) : white, orange, pink, red
  • Propagation - other
    Toxicity
  • No or unknown toxicity.
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