Non-native plants this species can replace:
Synonym(s)
Muenchhusia laevis
Common Name
Halberd-leaf rose-mallow
Smooth rose-mallow
Halberdleaf hibiscus
Halberdleaf rosemallow
Scarlet rose mallow
Scarlet rosemallow
Plant Form
Herbs
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Width (ft)
3.0 -
4.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
Habitat: Sandy, gravelly, muddy, and rocky depositional bars and river shores; floodplain pools and ponds, canals, ditches, disturbed alluvial wetlands. Infrequent in the Virginia Piedmont and inner Coastal Plain; rare in the mountains
Wildlife Value: This plant attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. It is browsed by white-tailed deer
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
June
July
August
September
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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