Rose Mallow, Wooly

Hibiscus lasiocarpus 

Wooly Rose Mallow, also known as Hairy Hibiscus, is a native perennial with stunning, large white to pink flowers, each with a vibrant red center. Blooming in late summer, this moisture-loving plant attracts pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies. Known for its fuzzy, silvery-green leaves, Wooly Rose Mallow is well-suited for rain gardens, wetland areas, and water’s edge plantings, where it brings vibrant color and texture. With its showy flowers and high wildlife value, Wooly Rose Mallow is a wonderful choice for naturalized areas and pollinator gardens.

Key Characteristics

• Show-Stopping Summer Blooms: Wooly Rose Mallow produces large, saucer-shaped blooms, typically white to pink with a striking red eye. The flowers, which can reach up to 6 inches across, provide a stunning late-summer display that adds beauty to wetland edges and water gardens.
• Pollinator Magnet: The vibrant flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making this plant an essential addition to pollinator gardens. The abundant nectar supports pollinators in late summer when other blooms may be scarce.
• Fuzzy, Ornamental Foliage: The plant’s silvery-green, hairy leaves add unique texture and a soft appearance to the landscape, making it visually appealing even when not in bloom. The dense foliage also offers cover and habitat for small wildlife.
• Thrives in Moist Soils: Wooly Rose Mallow naturally grows in moist to wet soils, making it ideal for rain gardens, pond edges, streambanks, and other damp locations. It adapts to areas with seasonal flooding and is a perfect fit for wetland restoration projects.
• Hardy and Low Maintenance: This hardy perennial is disease-resistant and easy to grow in moist conditions with full sun. It requires minimal care once established and reliably returns each year, enhancing biodiversity in naturalized landscapes.

Product Details

• Native Range: Southeastern and Central United States
• Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to wet soils; tolerates loamy and clay soils
• Mature Height: 3-7 feet
• Bloom Time: Late summer
• Bloom Color: White to pink with a red eye
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Wooly Rose Mallow’s large, beautiful flowers, pollinator appeal, and tolerance for wet soils make it an exceptional choice for rain gardens, wetlands, and naturalized areas, adding ecological and ornamental value to landscapes.