Luna Red rose mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Deep burgandy red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Luna Red' rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deep burgundy red flowers open in summer and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows fast to about 36 inches tall with an erect habit.
Pairs well with Culver’s root, Little bluestem, False indigo, and Big bluestem.