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Botanical Name |
Hibiscus moscheutos |
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Common Name |
Swamp Mallow |
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Type |
Perennial |
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Exposure |
Sun |
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Size for Description |
3
to 7 ft |
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Bloom Time |
Summer to Fall |
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Flower Color |
Pink to white |
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Fruit |
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Foliage |
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Bark |
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Fall Color |
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Growth Rate |
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Butterflies |
yes |
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Hummingbirds |
yes |
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Deer Resistant |
Seldom severely damaged by deer |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Moisture Lover |
yes |
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Native |
yes |
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Walnut Tolerant |
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Wet Areas |
yes |
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Fragrant |
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Groundcover |
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Comment |
At the peak of bloom, a large plant can produce 20 or more
flowers per day. Flowers (to 6-9” wide) are among the
largest flowers produced by any perennial |
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Care |
Remove spent flowers and any dead leaves during growing
season. Cut down to 6
inches in fall. |
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Zone |
5 |
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