Dave Fleming rose mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Dave Fleming'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moist to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Dave Fleming' rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Dave Fleming') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, and meadows. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and moist to wet, sandy or loamy soil. It grows fast, stands erect, and blooms from early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit it. Deer tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Black-eyed Susan, Royal fern, and Gladiator ornamental onion.