Hibiscus laevis, commonly known as Rose Mallow or Halberdleaf Rose Mallow, is a native perennial that produces large, showy pink flowers with deep red centers from mid to late summer. Its distinctive three-lobed leaves and sturdy upright stems create a bold presence in the landscape, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, wetland edges, pond margins, and other consistently moist sites. Its abundant blooms attract pollinators, while its seeds and foliage provide value for birds and other wildlife.
Rose Mallow thrives in full sun to partial shade with medium-wet to wet soils and adapts to clay, loam, and sandy conditions. Native to wetlands and waterways throughout much of the central and eastern United States, it emerges later in spring before growing vigorously in the summer heat. Its substantial root system supports established growth in moisture-rich environments, adding seasonal color and ecological value to native landscapes.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 5.00 ft
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Medium-Wet to Wet
Hibiscus laevis, commonly known as Rose Mallow or Halberdleaf Rose Mallow, is a native perennial that produces large, showy pink flowers with deep red centers from mid to late summer. Its distinctive three-lobed leaves and sturdy upright stems create a bold presence in the landscape, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, wetland edges, pond margins, and other consistently moist sites. Its abundant blooms attract pollinators, while its seeds and foliage provide value for birds and other wildlife.
Rose Mallow thrives in full sun to partial shade with medium-wet to wet soils and adapts to clay, loam, and sandy conditions. Native to wetlands and waterways throughout much of the central and eastern United States, it emerges later in spring before growing vigorously in the summer heat. Its substantial root system supports established growth in moisture-rich environments, adding seasonal color and ecological value to native landscapes.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 5.00 ft
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Medium-Wet to Wet