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Crimson-eyed rose-mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos

Crimson-eyed rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 38"–8'. Blooms Jul–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 33 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CA, CT, DC, DE…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: 38"–8'
Sun: Part shade
Water: High · moisture-loving
Bloom: Jul–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Crimson-eyed rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) — *Hibiscus moscheutos* — Crimson-eyed rose-mallow. Photo by The Cosmonaut via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5 ca).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Crimson-eyed rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 38"–8'. 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, crimson-eyed rose-mallow pairs naturally with: False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida), Texan great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida var. texana).