Hibiscus moscheutos

Swamp Rose Mallow

This fast growing cold-hardy perennial wetland plant is striking when grown in colonies in average to moist soil in wetlands, on pond edges and along streams. Growing 4-6' tall in full sun this plant is very useful in projects when moisture levels are too high for traditional perennials. The monstrous pink flowers sometimes measuring up 10-12" wide will provide great color from August through September. The stems and spent seed pods persist through winter and will add vertical interest during those dark cold days of the cold season.

Bloom Color

Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•

Sun

Mature Height

•

> 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Clumping
•	Prolific Seeder

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland
•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

•

Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Bees/Pollinators
•	Butterflies
•	Cover
•	Food
•	Songbirds

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•

OBL

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial
•	Marginal

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Dried Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Focal Point
•	Great Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Ornamental Flower
•	Rain Garden
•	Salt Tolerant
•	Specimen
•	Storm Water Basin
•	Winter Persistant

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9