Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Swamp Rose Mallow
 Photo by John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/  Photo by John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/ |
Swamp Rose MallowHibiscus moscheutosFull sun, wet to moderately wet moisture level, organically rich soil, strongly acid to neutral pH. 4-8 feet height; blooms summer into fall; red, pink or white flowers with a crimson center; spreads slowly by seed.Germination Code: C(60)Native Region: Statewide except absent in southwest corner of stateEasy to grow from seed. Vigorous, sturdy, erect plant with dinner-plate sized flowers up to 8-10 inches in diameter. May need staking. Good for wetland gardens. Japanese beetles can be a serious pest at times.flower;sun;wet;loam |
Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants 
What a stunner! This flower is definitely a showpiece!! Last year a friend gave me one as a gift. I planted it in the front yard and boy! Did it get attention!! Comments galore from people passing by on how beautiful the blooms were. I’d absolutely recommend this show-stopper to anybody!