Scientific Name: Hibiscus moscheutos

Common Name: Rose 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 - 91.4cm)

Height: 24 - 36" (61 - 91.4cm)

Width: 24" (61cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: A large number of huge flowers bloom on one plant. An excellent perennial that is extremely heat tolerant, once established. 

Idea & Tips: Thoroughly water plant in fall to prepare for overwintering. Cut back to the ground once the foliage has completely died in the fall or in early spring before they emerge. One of the last perennials to appear in the spring as warm soil temperatures are needed.