Marsh Rose Mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos

annual2×1.2 mzone 5–9light shade

Profile

Family: Malvaceae
Habit: annual
Height: 2 m
Spread: 1.2 m
Growth: fast
Lifespan: 10 years
First yield: after 2 years
Hardiness: zone 5–9
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very wet
pH: 5.3 – 7
Synonyms: Swamp rose mallow, Swamp Rosemallow

pollen source

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest
Leaf harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal1 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Growing

The marsh rose mallow prefers sunny locations with moist to wet soils, ideally loamy to sandy. Regular watering is important, especially during dry periods. The plant grows quickly and should be pruned in late winter or early spring to encourage bushy growth. Propagation is done by seeds, cuttings, or division in spring or early summer.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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