Wildwood Wonder rose mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Wildwood Wonder'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size3 to 5 feet tallup to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Wildwood Wonder' rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Wildwood Wonder') is a perennial for borders, rain gardens, specimen planting, and pollinator gardens. 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 or loamy soil. It grows fast and reaches 36 to 60 inches tall. Red blooms draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Culver’s root, Little bluestem, False indigo, and Indian grass.