Rose Mallow Seeds – Stunning Native Hibiscus with Large Pink Blooms (Hibiscus laevis) – Attracts Butterflies & Bees
Minimum: 25+ Seeds
Native Elegance. Wetland Wonder. A Magnet for Pollinators.
Transform your garden into a lush pollinator paradise with Rose Mallow (Hibiscus laevis), a breathtaking native hibiscus known for its enormous pink blooms, deep magenta centers, and stately presence. Often called halberd-leaf rose mallow, this striking perennial is a showstopper from mid to late summer, thriving in moist soils, wet meadows, and along pond edges.
Standing tall with tropical flair, its bold, hibiscus flowers, up to 6 inches wide, open each morning to greet pollinators, then fade by evening, making room for a new bloom the next day. A true symbol of resilience and beauty.
Why Grow Rose Mallow?
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Massive pink flowers with dark red throats, pure floral drama
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Native to wetlands, streams, and moist prairies
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A beacon for butterflies, native bees, hummingbirds, and moths
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Adds height and bold color to rain gardens and naturalized areas
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Cold-hardy and comes back stronger every year
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Looks tropical but is tough and native to North America
Wildlife & Pollinator Benefits
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Provides nectar-rich blooms during peak pollinator season
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Supports monarchs, swallowtails, and native solitary bees
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Seeds feed small birds in late fall and winter
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Great companion to other natives like swamp milkweed and joe-pye weed
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Offers shelter and food in multi-layered habitat gardens
Medicinal & Cultural Notes
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Traditionally used by Native American tribes for sore throats, inflammation, and soothing skin
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Roots contain mucilage similar to marshmallow (Althaea)
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Adds to cultural gardens honoring indigenous and Southern U.S. plant traditions
Growing Tips for Hibiscus laevis
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Start seeds in spring or fall; cold stratification improves germination
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Loves full sun and consistently moist to wet soils
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Ideal for rain gardens, pond edges, ditches, or moist flower beds
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Can grow 4–7 feet tall, plant where it has room to shine
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Mulch to retain moisture; cut back in late fall or early spring
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Will self-seed lightly in the right conditions, forming graceful colonies
Pro Tip: For maximum bloom impact, grow in clusters or along fences and borders. Combine with native grasses for a prairie-meets-wetland aesthetic.
Did You Know?
Each blossom lasts only one day, but the plant produces dozens of buds, ensuring a nonstop bloom show for weeks. Despite its tropical look, Rose Mallow is frost-hardy and native from the Midwest to the Southeastern U.S.
🌺 A Native Giant with a Gentle Soul
With its towering height, huge tropical flowers, and pollinator-friendly design, Rose Mallow is both a statement plant and an ecological gift.
Let your garden bloom big. Support wildlife. Grow native.