Dinner-plate blooms up to 12 inches across on a native perennial that dies to the ground and returns bigger each year.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jul to Sep
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 3-6'
- Bloom Colors
- PinkRedWhite
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About This Name
Hibiscus moscheutos is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Hardy Hibiscus unambiguously. The genus Hibiscus places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Hardy Hibiscus, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Hibiscus moscheutos will give you the most precise results.