Scientific Name
Hibiscus palustris

Common Name
Swamp rose-mallow
Life Cycle: Perennial


Height: 5 to 7 feet
Flower/fruit: Large, pink hollyhock-like flowers; five petals; long style tipped with five round stigmas
Flowering Season: Late summer to early fall
Foliage: Alternate, simple leaves
Site: Brackish or salt marshes
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