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Hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos
Also known as: hardy hibiscus, rose mallow, swamp mallow
Large dinner-plate-sized flowers in red, pink, and white. Hardy perennial that dies back in winter and emerges late in spring.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterHigh
Soil Type
Soil DrainageModerate
Soil pH
Plant Spacing36–48″
Row Spacing36–60″
Planting Depth—
Height36–72″
Spread24–48″
✗ Not Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
10–12 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
2–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
14–21 days
Days to Harvest
90–120 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 4–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 4–9
Late to emerge in spring — mark location. Cut back to 6 inches in late fall. Mulch crowns in zones 4–5.
Companion Plants
No companion data available for this plant yet.