Halberdleaf Hibiscus
SKU: AM021883
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Overview
• Halberdleaf Hibiscus is a tall, stunning native shrub with large, tropical looking blooms
• Pollinators love the flowers, including hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
• Tolerant of heat and high humidity, this Hibiscus is perfect for pond margins or rain gardens
• Deer resistant and flood tolerant
key features
Botanical Name
Hibiscus laevis
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Rain Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist / Wet
Mature Height
3-6 ft tall
Mature Spread
24" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to fall
SKU
AM021883
Description
A member of the Mallow family, and related to okra, Hibiscus laevis is easy to distinguish by its interesting, sword-shaped leaves.
Native to North American marshes from Florida to Texas and North through Ontario, Halberdleaf Hibiscus thrives in full sun with rich medium to wet soils. It can tolerate light shade, but there may be reduced flowering. It is well adapted to heat and high humidity as long as there is consistent moisture. Thanks to these features, Halbderdleaf Hibiscus is a great plant for rain gardens. Pair it with Boneset, Joe Pye Weed, and Sedges, which thrive in similar conditions.
Pollinators love this plant, including bumblebees and moths, and many butterfly species use this hibiscus as a host plant, including the Grey Hairstreak.
