Morello rose mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Morello'
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
'Morello' rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Morello') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, rain gardens, and pollinator gardens. 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 sits low on the menu for deer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit it, and it grows fast with an erect habit. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Black-eyed Susan, Western sword fern, and Autumn Brilliance juneberry.