Hibiscus moscheutos
Crimson-eyed Rose Mallow, Rose Mallow, Eastern Rose Mallow, Swamp Rose Mallow, Common Rose-mallow, Crimsoneyed Rosemallow, Mallow-rose, Sea-hollyhock, Swamp Rose-mallow, Swamp Rosemallow, Water-mallow, Crimson-eyed Rose-mallow, Eastern Rose-mallow, Hardy Hibiscus
Description
Semi-woody perennial deciduous plant with vigorous growth and an erect habit, with a height of up to 1.50 metres. It is characterised by large flowers grouped in inflorescences with a protruding staminal column, of considerable ornamental value and with a colour range of refined and luminous shades that show themselves from late spring until early autumn, giving a scenographic appearance to flowerbeds and large pots or tubs, also in composition with other ornamentals. Easy to grow, it prefers full sun exposure and soil kept moist but free of stagnation, and is also tolerant of hot summer climates.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Magnoliophyta
- Class
- Angiospermae
- Order
- Malvales
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Hibiscus
- Species
- Hibiscus moscheutos
Accepted name: Muenchhusia moscheutos
