Swamp Hibiscus

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A spectacular native shrub with an airy, open habit, handsome foliage and a striking display of blooms in summer. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Ideal in boggy soil or shallow water. Adapts to regular garden soil when provided ample moisture. Beautiful maple-like leaves turn deep red to scarlet in autumn.

Companion Plants

Spreading Juniper

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Spreading Juniper

Junipers are wonderfully easy to grow. There are many sizes and shapes available to fit any landscape need. Most are hardy, durable, and require little maintenance. Evergreen foliage contrasts strikingly with other juniper, redtwig dogwood, and barberry. Tolerates any well-drained soil type.

Bald Cypress

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Bald Cypress

Naturally found on lake and river edges, swamps, or flooded sites, this large coniferous tree is unique in that it loses its needles. Will grow in normal garden soil, and even tolerate drought once established.

Yaupon Holly

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Yaupon Holly

Broadleaf evergreen shrub. Dwarf spreading habit with tiny, lustrous leaves. Self-fruiting form. Red fruit ripens in fall.

Details

Common name

Swamp Hibiscus

Botanical name

Hibiscus coccineus

Zone

USDA 6 - 11

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Bloom color

Red

Bloom time

summer-fall

Light

part sun

Height

6-10' (2-3 m)

Habit

upright

Water

daily

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

apply mulch