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Hibiscus lasiocarpos

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 2.1 m (3 - 7 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Hibiscus lasiocarpos (rose mallow) bears showy and white blossoms during mid summer to mid fall. The foliage is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Pond.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Hibiscus lasiocarpos .