Hibiscus moscheutos Swamp rose mallow (Malvaceae)

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Hibiscus moscheutos
Swamp rose mallow
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The Hibiscus moscheutos plant species is found in Southern N. America - Massachusetts to Michigan, south to Alabama, Georgia and Florida, It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Swamp rose mallow.

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Latin Name:  Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name:  Swamp rose mallow
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Marshes[222].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun[200]. Well-suited to a water-side planting[200]. One report says that the plants are hardy in zone 5 (tolerating winter temperatures down to about -25°c), this same report also says that the plant succeeds outdoors in Britain only in those areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c[200]. Another report says that it needs to be grown in a warm garden in the warmer areas of Britain[233]. A very ornamental plant[1], there are many named varieties[200].

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