Hibiscus moscheutos 'lilac Crush' - Swamp Rose Mallow
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common name: Perennial Hibiscus
Cultivar: Lilac Crush
Flower color: Soft lilac petals with contrasting center
Flower diameter: 20–25 cm
Mature height: 90–120 cm
Mature spread: 90–120 cm
Habit: Bushy, upright
Bloom period: July to September
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Moderate to high
Soil type: Rich, moist but well-drained
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Humidity tolerance: Prefers cool soils
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes (bees and butterflies)
Pet toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
✂️ Care
Very easy to care for. Cut back stems to the ground in spring after the last frost. Apply an organic mulch to retain soil moisture.
Light fertilization in spring supports generous flowering.
No staking required.
This perennial returns faithfully every year and creates a spectacular effect at the back of a border or in a mass planting.