

How to identify Swamp rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos)
Swamp rose mallow, also known as Rose-mallow
Swamp rose mallow boasts striking, dinner-plate-sized blooms measuring 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) across. These vibrant flowers are most notable for their overlapping petals in white, pink, red, or burgundy and a distinct central eye. The plant’s robust stature ranges from 2 to 6 feet (60 to 180 cm) in height and 2 to 5 feet (60 to 150 cm) in width, featuring a woody base and hairy stems. Alternating, ovate to lanceolate leaves are green with a whitish, hairy underside. Brown seed capsules follow the floral display, each 1 to 1.25 inches (2.5 to 3.2 cm) long.
Dinner-plate-sized blooms with overlapping petals in white, pink, red, or burgundy.
Robust stature ranging from 2 to 6 feet (60 to 180 cm) in height.
Oval fruit capsule maturing to brown, housing dark brown, kidney-shaped seeds.
Ovate to lanceolate leaves, green with whitish, hairy underside.
Woody basal stem transitioning to green, hairy new growth, sparse branching.
The leaves of swamp rose mallow are ovate to lanceolate, measuring 3 to 8 inches (7.5 to 20 cm) long by 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) wide. They are green to grayish-green with margins that may be toothed, showcasing 3 to 5 shallow lobes or being entire without lobes. The undersides are paler and pubescent. Petioles are 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12.5 cm) long, varying in color from green to reddish-green.
Swamp rose mallow flowers are striking with their 5 large, showy petals in colors ranging from white, pink, red, to burgundy. Measuring 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) wide, they feature a darker prominent, tubular staminal column in creamy white to pale yellow. These eye-catching blooms emit a mild, pleasant scent and appear from June to September. The petals overlap slightly, creating a lush and full appearance, making swamp rose mallow a standout in any garden.
The stem of swamp rose mallow is characterized by its woody basal sections transitioning to green, hairy new growth. These stems are moderately thick, measuring approximately 0.4-0.6 inches (1-1.5 cm) in diameter. The green new growth is covered in fine hairs, giving it a slightly fuzzy texture, while the older, woody parts are firmer and more rigid. Branching is typically sparse, allowing for clear observation of the stem's texture and color transitions.
The fruit of swamp rose mallow is a distinctive, oval capsule ranging from 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) in length, which matures to a brown hue from July to October. Approximately 4 to 5 weeks following the bloom of its flowers, the beaked capsule undergoes a color transformation to brown. It houses an arrangement of seeds, which present as dark brown in color, kidney-shaped, flattened, and devoid of hair, encircling the interior of the capsule.
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Scientific Classification of Swamp rose mallow