Bring the look of the tropics to your temperate garden with the Halberd-leaved Rose Mallow. This stunning and hardy native hibiscus produces huge, showy, pale pink to white flowers, each with a brilliant deep crimson center. The plant gets its name from its unique, spear-shaped (halberd) leaves, which add interest even when not in bloom. A fantastic choice for moist areas, rain gardens, or pond edges, this perennial is a magnet for hummingbirds and other pollinators, creating a true garden spectacle.
⭐ What you'll love
Huge, spectacular hibiscus flowers provide a stunning tropical look.
A hardy perennial that brings reliable beauty back year after year.
A magnet for attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
Thrives in moist soil, making it perfect for rain gardens or waterside plantings.
🌿 Seed details
Plant Name: Halberd-leaved Rose Mallow (Hibiscus laevis)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Perennial
Height: 4-6 feet
USDA Zone: 4-9
Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
Stratification (Required): For spring planting, seeds require 60 days of cold stratification in the refrigerator. Fall sowing for a natural cold period is also excellent.
Sowing: After stratifying, start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil.
Germination: Keep soil warm (70-75°F) and moist until germination.
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
