Hibiscus moscheutos (Swamp Rose Mallow)
grows 4-7 ft. tall
full sun
medium to wet soil
white flowers with red centers from Aug.-Oct.
natural habitat: marshes, open swamps, and low soggy areas along rivers and ponds
benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, specialist bees, butterflies/moths, wasps
larval host plant for the moth Chionodes hibiscella
suitable replacement for the non-native Rose of Sharon shrub
ready in May
grows 4-7 ft. tall
full sun
medium to wet soil
white flowers with red centers from Aug.-Oct.
natural habitat: marshes, open swamps, and low soggy areas along rivers and ponds
benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, specialist bees, butterflies/moths, wasps
larval host plant for the moth Chionodes hibiscella
suitable replacement for the non-native Rose of Sharon shrub
ready in May
grows 4-7 ft. tall
full sun
medium to wet soil
white flowers with red centers from Aug.-Oct.
natural habitat: marshes, open swamps, and low soggy areas along rivers and ponds
benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, specialist bees, butterflies/moths, wasps
larval host plant for the moth Chionodes hibiscella
suitable replacement for the non-native Rose of Sharon shrub
ready in May