Hibiscus laevis (NGN)
Halberdleaf Rosemallow
Flowers are light pink, darkening toward the center. Prefers sunny, wetter areas, where it is slow to develop in spring but grows and blooms dramatically in the heat of summer. Its thick stems transfer nutrients from a massive rootstock. Food source for the larvae of the Delightful Bird-dropping Moth (Tarache delecta).
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Moist
- Flower Color: Pink
- Bloom Time: July, August
- Hardiness Zone: 2 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Hibiscus laevis (NGN)
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Wet Prairie
- Wetland
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Flower Color
- Pink
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Solitary
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Flower Height
- 4' to 6'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Coarse
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 3" to 6"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- Greater Midwest
Possible Substitutions for Hibiscus laevis (NGN)
Eutrochium maculatum (NGN)
Spotted Joe Pye Weed
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Doellingeria umbellata (NGN)
Flat-top Aster
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Liatris pycnostachya (NGN)
Prairie Blazing Star
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
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Liatris pycnostachya (NGN)
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