View Larger Scarlet Rose Mallow

Planted at Mount Vernon

Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    6 6 7 7b 8 8b 9 9b USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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    This plant is the largest hibiscus grown at Mount Vernon, as well as the longest flowering. Its brilliant red blooms are a bold statement in the summer border. It is native to the swamps and marshes of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

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    Latin Name

    Hibiscus coccineus


    Family

    Malvaceae


    Also Known As

    Texas Star , Scarlet Hibiscus , Brilliant Hibiscus


    Type of Plant

    Perennials Perennials

    Bloom Season

    June - September


    Seasons

    Summer Summer

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 6'
    Max spread Max Spread: 3'

    Uses

  • Rain Garden
  • Water Plant
  • Flower Border

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun
    Part Shade Part Shade

    Tolerances

  • Wet Soil

  • Attracted Wildlife

    Butterflies Butterflies
    Hummingbirds Hummingbirds

    Colors


    Native Range

    Southeastern United States


    History

    Lady Jean Skipwith had these in her garden at Prestwould in Virginia.


    Other Details

    Pollinator Pollinator
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    Bartlett Tree Expert Company has been working with Mount Vernon Estate since 2011 providing expert arboricultural care and GPS mapping for the estate’s historic trees, as well as support from their research facility.   Mount Vernon is proud to partner with Bartlett Tree Experts and appreciates their sponsorship of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plant Finder App.

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    Purchase our historic seeds, collected from plants grown at Mount Vernon and plant them in your own garden.

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