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Posted 01/29/2023 in Perennial

Hibiscus moscheutos

At the peak bloom, this hydrangea can have 20 or more flowers a day. Hibiscus moscheutos is a rounded perennial with dinner plate size hollyhock-like flowers that feature five white of pink flowers with a reddish-purple center.

Post Details

Latin Name
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name
Swamp mallow
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
3-7 ft
Spread
2-4 ft
Potential Pests
Leaf spots, blights, rust, canker, Japanese beetles, whiteflies, aphids, and scale

Plant Story

At the peak bloom, this hydrangea can have 20 or more flowers a day. Hibiscus moscheutos is a rounded perennial with dinner plate size hollyhock-like flowers that feature five white of pink flowers with a reddish-purple center.

Special Care Instructions

Likes regular fertilization during the growing season. Cut back stems to 3-4" in fall.

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