Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Dixie Belle'

Hibiscusmoscheutos

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
moscheutos (mos-KEW-tos)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Middleton, Tennessee

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Mayflower, AR | May 2005 | neutral

It's a very beautiful plant,the large flowers common to hibiscus, white with pink coming out of the center, but I'm giving up on it. Som...Read More

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