Hibiscus moscheutos
Large showy flowers of mauve or crimson white found in the wetlands in late summer and early autumn
Hibiscus moscheutos swamp rosemallow
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Coarse herbaceous perennial inhabiting various wetland areas. Large showy flowers of white or pink are easily spotted from a distance and make a beautiful addition to a wetland garden. Grows up to 2 m tall. Flowers are pollinated by rose-mallow bees and attract hummingbirds.
Habitat & Range
Grown in edges of wetlands, marshes, swamps, lake/pond shores, shallow water.
Present in the southeast and soutwest of the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | OBL |
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NCNE: | OBL |
Phenology
Flowers late July through early October.
Characteristics
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)