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Hibiscus moscheutos

Rose Mallow, Swamp Hibiscus

Herbaceous perennial known for large, showy trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to North American wetlands. Requires full sun and moist soil.

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Plant Details

Common Name	Rose Mallow, Swamp Hibiscus
Family	Malvaceae
Genus	Hibiscus
Species	Moscheutos
Origin	North America
Blooming	Large trumpet-shaped flowers in summer and early autumn
Leaf Color	Dark green
Sunlight	Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist, well-draining loam or sandy soil with high organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, especially in hot weather. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best blooming, tolerates partial shade but may reduce flower production

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer monthly during active growth (May to August)

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Pruning

Prune back hard in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 7 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

23° – 100°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 90%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

2500 – 85000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1200 – 3800

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

40% – 75%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

350 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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