NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Hibiscus grandiflorus
Velvet Mallow, Swamp Rosemallow, Large-flowered Hibiscus
Scientific Name: |
Hibiscus grandiflorus |
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Genus: |
Hibiscus |
Species Epithet: |
grandiflorus |
Common Name: |
Velvet Mallow, Swamp Rosemallow, Large-flowered Hibiscus |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Malvaceae (Mallow Family) |
Native/Alien: |
S.E. Native |
Size: |
3-6 ft., 6-12 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Red, Pink |
Light: |
Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Wet |
Bloom Time: |
March, April, May, June, July, August |
Habitat Description: |
Tidal marshes, lakeshores, wet flatwoods and savannas. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
(*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G4 - Apparently Secure (*Key) |
State Status: |
(*Key) |
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