| | | Family | Malvaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Hibiscus laevis (rose mallow) bears showy blossoms during late summer to early autumn. | | Typical Uses | Pond. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Hibiscus laevis . | | |