Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a structural plant with very large and showy white and magenta flowers from mid- to late summer. They prefer wet soil in sun to part sun, where they grow to 6 feet tall, making them a good choice for planting in wet, sunny basins. Companion plants include Palm Sedge (Carex muskigemensis) and Southern Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica var. shrevei).
Maintenance
Foliar diseases are an occasional aesthetic issues. Leaves and flowers are frequently consumed by Japanese beetles if they aren't removed. Prolonged exposure to dry soils can cause leaves to scorch and wilt.
About
Light Requirements
Sun Moisture Requirements
Basin Soil Requirements
Loam,
Organically Rich Soil,
Sand Height
Medium,
Tall Spacing
2 to 4 feet Category
Structural Attracts
Bees,
Hummingbirds Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Bloom Time
July,
August,
September Bloom Color
Pink,
White Seasonality
Fall,
Summer Sociability
Individuals, Groups up to 5