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Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Mallow Marvels'

Hibiscusmoscheutos

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

moscheutos (mos-KEW-tos)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

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

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Foliage

Pink

Red

White/Near White

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Other details

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements

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Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Biloxi, Mississippi

Albany, New York

Choctaw, Oklahoma

Temple, Texas

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carol_okc

Choctaw, OK | July 2004 | neutral

I haven't tried to grow this, but there are wild specimens that seem quite content with very wet feet in a beaver pond which is alternate...Read More

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