Muenchhusia coccinea

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Scarlet Rose Mallow (Muenchhusia coccinea)
Mallow Family

Scarlet Rose Mallow is a striking hibiscus that can reach 8 feet tall. In late summer, it produces large, brilliant red flowers up to 6 inches across. Each flower lasts only a day, but new blooms open continuously for more than a month, followed by attractive seed capsules that provide fall interest. Scarlet Rose Mallow supports a wide range of wildlife. It is a host plant for numerous butterfly and moth species, provides pollen for a specialized bee, and its dead stems can be used by stem-nesting bees. It is naturally associated with swamps, marshes, and other wet habitats. In cultivation, it is an excellent choice for rain gardens, pond margins, and other consistently moist areas. It performs best in full sun and makes a dramatic specimen or backdrop in the garden. Pair it with other moisture-loving natives such as Narrowleaf Sunflower and Great Blue Lobelia for a colorful late-summer display.

Blooms: Scarlet, 4-6 weeks, August-September
Leaves: 6", deep green, 5-lobed compound, toothed
Height: 6-8' 
Space: 2-3'
Soil: Moist-Wet
Exposure: Full sun-Part sun-Part shade
Fauna: Host to 18 butterfly & moth species, butterflies, hummingbirds, specialist bees, bumblebees, long-tongue bees
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Zone: 5-9
Seeds: 5-sectioned capsules burst to release numerous seeds
Native Status: FL native
Provenance: FL, seed grown