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Swamp Rosemallow

Hibiscus grandiflorus

Swamp rosemallow is a towering wetland hibiscus with enormous, fragrant pale-pink flowers and big velvety leaves, a dramatic native for pond edges, marshes, and rain gardens.

Family
Malvaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
4–8 ft
Spacing
3–5 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
wet, moist
Soil pH
acidic, neutral
Bloom
June, July, August, September
Bloom colors
pink
Wildlife value
pollinators, hummingbirds, butterflies
Landscape uses
rain garden
Native states
AL, FL