comfortroot
Hibiscus aculeatus
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Comfortroot (Hibiscus aculeatus) is a perennial for borders, meadows, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and average to moist, sandy soil. The cream flowers have a dark red center and pleated, scalloped petals. They open in summer and fall and attract butterflies and bees. In moist soil it can reach 6 feet, though 3 feet is more common.
Pairs well with Swamp milkweed, Joe-pyeweed, and Cardinal flower.
Native range
AL, FL, GA, LA, and 4 more places. See all 8
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TX.