Common names:
Hardy Hibiscus
Swamp Mallow
Rose Mallow
Hibiscus
Marshmallow Hibiscus

Botanical names:
Hibiscus ooteusmshcAccepted
Hibiscus rutos.eo sslopcp acsshusmiobaAccepted
Hibiscus upestcs behhms.ossousco outmAccepted
Hibiscus ipltsurasSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Annual
Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8a
Leaves:Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Other
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Summer
Year Round
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods:Division
Corms
Pollinators:Birds
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

This plant is a host plant for the Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melin

Comments:
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Posted by Natalie (North Central Idaho - Zone 7a) on May 31, 2016 7:36 AM

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Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
That is stunning, but it does not look like H. radiatus to me. by poisondartfrog Oct 23, 2013 5:54 PM 0
foliage by poisondartfrog Aug 10, 2014 6:14 AM 1
Incorrect ID by Horntoad Sep 10, 2018 6:25 PM 4
Plant ID by DaylilySLP Jun 25, 2019 6:57 AM 8

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