Hibiscus dasycalyx
Hibiscus dasycalyx, known as Neches River rose-mallow, is a rare perennial with large, single white flowers with dark red centres.
Hibiscus dasycalyx commonly known as Neches River rose-mallow, is a rare and endangered perennial found in eastern Texas. Typically grows 36 to 48 inches tall with a 24 to 36 inch spread. Large, 3 to 6 inch wide, bowl-shaped, single white flowers overlap with dark reddish-purple centres and prominent stamens, bloom from June to August. Foliage is narrow, lobed and finely divided emerging red-purple in spring maturing to medium to dark green. Rustic seedpods remain into November. Late to emerge in spring with rapid growth following. Use in the border, as a specimen or focal point. Attracts bees and hummingbirds.
Common Name: Neches River Rosemallow
Family: Malvaceae (The Mallow Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Foliage Colour: Green, Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: No
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Benefits: Hummingbirds Bees Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Hybridized to adapt readily to garden conditions from wild forms that grow in wetland swamps.
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