Perennial Hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos

A hardy herbaceous perennial with very large, dinner-plate flowers in mid-to-late summer; dies to the ground each winter and re-emerges late in spring.

Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
high
Mature size
3-4 ft × 2-3 ft
Bloom
Very large (dinner-plate) flowers, mid–late summer.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9

Care guide

Quick ID

Hardy herbaceous perennial (*Hibiscus moscheutos*). Enormous dinner-plate flowers in mid-to-late summer; dies to the ground in winter.

Sun & Site

Full sun (6+ hrs); moist, rich soil — the highest water need of the NW3 plants. Tolerates wet conditions.

Seasonal Care

Cut stems to the ground in fall or late winter. Emerges very late in spring — mark its location so it isn't disturbed or assumed dead.