Scientific Name : Hibiscus moscheutos

Common Name : Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow

Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-28.9°C)

Blooming Season : Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Upright

Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water : Light

Fertilize : Once a month

Spacing : 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)

Height : 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)

Width : 24" (61cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Huge flowers, extremely heat tolerant once established, large number of flowers on one plant, excellent perennial

Idea & Tips : Make sure to thoroughly water plant in fall to prepare for over-wintering. Cut back to the ground once the foliage has completely died in the fall, or early spring before they emerge. One of the last perennials to emerge in the spring as warm soil temperatures are needed.