Scarlet Rosemallow

Hibiscus coccineus or scarlet rosemallow has large crimson flowers and leaves very similar to Marijuana (Cannabis), which can easily confuse curious onlookers. Flowers attract hummingbirds Thrives in wet soil Easy to grow Details 5 to 8 feet tall and wide Fast-growing and long-lived perennial Plants lose their leaves and go dormant in the fall New growth emerges in mid-spring from a thick woody rootstock Hardy in USDA hardiness zones 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 Flowering period In central North Carolina, flowering starts in late July and can continue into October. How to grow For strong growth and plenty of flowers, give scarlet rosemallow full sun and grow in fertile, moist soil. In drier sites, add organic matter and water during dry spells. Will tolerate periodic drought in heavier soil. Care and maintenance Keep watered to promote a strong root system while plants get established. Cut the thick woody stems down to ground level before growth begins in spring. Where to plant Plant at the