Hibiscus moscheutos 'Mocha Moon' - Swamp Mallow
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Perennial Hibiscus
Cultivar: Mocha Moon
Flower color: Chocolate brown with golden highlights
Flower diameter: 20-25 cm
Mature height: 90-120 cm
Mature width: 90-120 cm
Habit: Bushy, upright
Flowering period: July to October
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Regular, keep soil moist
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Humidity tolerance: Prefers cool soils
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
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✂️ Care
Very easy to care for. Cut back stems to the ground in spring after the last frosts. Apply an organic mulch to retain soil moisture.
Light fertilization in spring supports abundant flowering.
No staking required.
This perennial returns faithfully every year and creates a spectacular effect at the back of borders or in mass plantings.

