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.
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