Rose Mallow

Carried by 6 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Rose Mallow (Hibiscus lasiocarpus) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California, primarily in the Sacramento Valley and San Joaquin Valley regions. It tends to grow in marshes and wet places, at elevations from - feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

3 - 7 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Standing

Natural setting

Site type

Marshes and wet places

Plant communities

Freshwater Marsh, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 5 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Subterranean Dart

Feltia subterranea

Corn Earworm Moth

Helicoverpa zea

Fall Webworm

Hyphantria cunea

Common Checkered-Skipper

Pyrgus communis

Alternative names

Common names:

Rose-mallow

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