MN Native / Mallow, Rose

Mallow, Rose

Hibiscus laevis

MN Native Plant Mallow, Rose

Our only Minnesota Native hibiscus. Gorgeous shrub covered with fabulous white flowers with deep crimson throat. Although the flowers aren’t as dinner-plate large as the cultivated hibiscus, it still is a standout of the garden, and one of the prettiest summer blooming natives in the state. Like all hibiscus, it takes a while to leaf out in the spring, but it is worth the wait. Plant in full sun anywhere the soil won’t dry out. As it also tolerates a few inches of water above its crown, it is a great plant for the bottom of a rain garden too. Can be planted in natural waterways.

Size: 4 to 6 feet

Zone: 2-9

Light: Sun to partial shade

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