Location: Rain Garden

Names:

• Common Name: Texas Star Hibiscus
• Botanical Name: Hibiscus coccineus
• AKA: Scarlet Rosemallow, Crimson Rosemallow, Wild Red Mallow

Description: The palmately divided leaves of this 4-7 ft. rose-mallow are palmately cut and shiny. The flowers are deep-scarlet and over 6 in. in width. A large plant with big, showy, crimson flowers in upper leaf axils.

Best Growing Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Shade; Medium Water Demand; Wet Soils

Landscape Use: Salt Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Focal Point

Wildlife Value: Birds, Bees, Butterflies (nectar source)