Rosita rose mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Rosita'
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
'Rosita' rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Rosita') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, and specimen plantings. 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. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit its flowers in summer. It sits low on the menu for deer. This plant grows fast and tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Black-eyed Susan, Ruby Spice sweet pepperbush, and Western sword fern.