Description
Scientific name: Hibiscus laevis
Range: Lower Michigan, Midwest
Light: Sun, Partial Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand, Clay
Moisture: Wet, Moist
Benefits: Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds, Deer Resistant
Height: 3′ to 6′
Blooms: July, August, September
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Color: Pink, White
Spacing: 2′
Root: Rhizome
The hollyhock-like blooms are three- to four-inches across and white or pale pink with a distinctive red eye. Rose Mallow is found in nature in damp to wet conditions but will do well in rich, moist garden soil. While it will tolerate some shade, it flowers best in full sun. It attracts butterflies with its showy blossoms.
