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Scarlet rosemallow

Hibiscus coccineus

Scarlet rosemallow (Hibiscus coccineus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 4'–10'. Blooms Jul–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 9 U.S. states, including AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS…
USDA hardiness
Zones 5a–11b
Mature size
4'–10'
Sun
Full sun
Water
—
Bloom
Jul–Sep
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Scarlet rosemallow (Hibiscus coccineus)
Hibiscus coccineus — Scarlet rosemallow. Photo by Didier Descouens via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Scarlet rosemallow (Hibiscus coccineus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 4'–10'. Blooms Jul–Sep.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, scarlet rosemallow pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa).

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