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Hibiscus moscheutos subsp. moscheutos

Crimson Eyed Rose Mallow, Crimsoneyed Rosemallow
Other regional names: Eastern Rose Mallow +2 more
  • Eastern Rose Mallow
  • Rose Mallow
  • Swamp Rose Mallow
Also known as: Abelmoschus aquaticus (DC.) Walp. +17 more
  • Abelmoschus aquaticus (DC.) Walp.
  • Abelmoschus palustris (L.) Walp.
  • Abelmoschus roseus (Loisel.) Walp.
  • Althaea grandiflora Scop.
  • Hibiscus incanus H.L.Wendl.
  • Hibiscus incanus J.C.Wendl.
  • Hibiscus laevigatus Targ.Tozz. ex Colla
  • Hibiscus moschatus subsp. incanus (J.C.Wendl.) H.E.Ahles
  • Hibiscus moschatus subsp. palustris (L.) R.T.Clausen
  • Hibiscus moschatus subsp. roseus (Loisel.) P.Fourn.
  • Hibiscus moscheutos f. peckii House
  • Hibiscus moscheutos subsp. incanus (J.C.Wendl.) H.E.Ahles
  • Hibiscus moscheutos subsp. palustris (L.) R.T.Clausen
  • Hibiscus moscheutos subsp. roseus (Thore ex Loisel.) P.Fourn.
  • Hibiscus moscheutos var. flavescens Alph.Wood
  • Hibiscus moscheutos var. purpurascens Sweet
  • Hibiscus moscheutos var. purpurescens Sweet
  • Hibiscus oculiroseus Britton
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Malvaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or helophyte.

Hibiscus moscheutos subsp. moscheutos (commonly known as Crimson-Eyed Rose-Mallow) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial within the Malvaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Hibiscus moscheutos, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Portugal, Romania, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Uzbekistan, Vermont
Base Species & Variations

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