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Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Luna Blush'

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

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Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 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

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Foliage
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Patent Information

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Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gassville, Arkansas

Bradenton, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Safety Harbor, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Blakely, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Decatur, Illinois

Fishers, Indiana

Greenville, Indiana

Ellicott City, Maryland

Royal Oak, Michigan

Florence, Mississippi

Morristown, New Jersey

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fairport, New York

Dayton, Ohio

Little Meadows, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Copperas Cove, Texas

Temple, Texas

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Fairport, NY | August 2005 | positive

I love this plant for its reliable repeat performance in my upstate NY garden. It tolerates the dry conditions of this summer very well. ...Read More

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