Rose Mallow Hibiscus - Hibiscus moscheutos

Hibiscus moscheutos, also known as Hardy Hibiscus, Swamp Mallow, or Rose Mallow, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to lower Michigan.  It has spectacular blooms - each flower is 4 to 6 inches in size, and they range from rich pink to white with a reddish-pink center. This is a show-stopper! Looks great as a border, and makes an excellent container plant for your deck or pond. 
 
Long bloom time - mid-summer to fall, and attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. This hibiscus can reach 3 to 5 feet high, so make sure the container is large if container planting. Slow to start in UP springs, it is rare for it to get taller than 3 feet up here, but like many native plants, your microclimate may produce different results. 
 
Rose Mallow likes it wet, and makes a stunning addition to a rain garden or pond, tolerating standing water up to 6 inches. It does best in organically rich, moist to wet, loam or clay soil, but will do fine in regular garden soil (and too-dry nursery conditions). Hibiscus prefers full sun, but will tolerate part sun with less blooms. At peak bloom, a large plant can put out 20 flowers a day!