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Swamp Hibiscus, White Rose Mallow, Texas Star, White Hibiscus 'Summer Snow'

Hibiscuscoccineus

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

coccineus (kok-SIN-ee-us)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

White/Near White

Other Details

Other details

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Smooth

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Palm Coast, Florida

Keithville, Louisiana

Greenville, South Carolina

Brazoria, Texas

Terrell, Texas

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