Hibiscus moscheutos (Swamp Rose Mallow)

grows 4-7 ft. tall

full sun

medium to wet soil

white flowers with red centers from Aug.-Oct.

natural habitat: marshes, open swamps, and low soggy areas along rivers and ponds

benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, specialist bees, butterflies/moths, wasps

larval host plant for the moth Chionodes hibiscella

suitable replacement for the non-native Rose of Sharon shrub

ready in May