Hibiscus laevis / Hibiscus militaris (Halberdleaf Rosemallow)

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Hibiscus laevis / Hibiscus militaris (Halberdleaf Rosemallow)Halberdleaf Rosemallow is one of our showiest native forbs. Huge six inch pale pink flowers with deep pink centers bloom beginning in June and continue into late summer. One of the staples of river and stream systems growing right at the water vegetation line. A major tool in the the river restoration and stabilization tool box. Also an awesome wetland plant, this rosemallow thrives in prairie situations and does well in sunny rain gardens. It is

Wetland Status UPL

It's relatively deep roots help it compete well against weeds and makes it more drought-resistant than typical turf

surprisingly enough

but be careful on small landscapes as it produces thorny thickets and can easily overtake a garden

Photos: Midwest Groundcovers

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provides that exact habitat

changing to gold color in the fall

The "bloodroot" comes from its intense red root sap that was used historically to dye fabrics

many moths and skippers use it as a larval host and all types of mammals eat the foliage and fruit

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it is a great addition to any rain garden