Common Name: Swamp hibiscus
Latin Name: Hibiscus grandiflorus
Habit: A large herbaceous perennial that grows to 10 feet in height.
Leaves: Alternate, velvety, somewhat heart-shaped, with irregular margins that have blunt teeth.
Flowers: Large pink flowers that appear in the summer andfall.
Habitat: Marshes, swamps and other wet areas.
Landscape: Grows in full sun with moist to wet soils.
Wildlife use: The flowers provide a nectar source for a variety of insect pollinators.