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Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Aquarian'

Hibiscusmoscheutos

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

moscheutos (mos-KEW-tos)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Lavender

Other Details

Other details

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Blooms repeatedly

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From woody stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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