Malvaceae
Hibiscus moscheutos subsp. moscheutos
Hibiscus moscheutos subsp. moscheutos
Also known as Hibiscus laevigatus, Hibiscus opulifolius, Hibiscus roseus, Hibiscus palustris f. peckii
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Hibiscus · Perennial · Large Flower · Wetland · Wildlife Garden · Cottage Garden · Native · Summer Bloomer · Malvaceae · Pond Side
Hardy hibiscus thrives in moist, fertile soil with at least 6 hours of sunlight and benefits from consistent watering throughout the growing season. Cut stems back to about 6 inches in late fall or early spring to encourage vigorous new growth. Mulching around the base helps retain soil moisture and protects roots during winter.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is consistently moist; do not allow to fully dry out between waterings · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 3 ft – 6 ft
- Spread
- 4 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Algeria, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, France, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Italy, Kansas, Kentucky, Korea, Louisiana, Maryland, Masachusettes
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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