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Swamp Hibiscus (Dinner Plate Hibiscus): Huge Blooms, Dies Back in Winter

Swamp hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos), also called swamp mallow or rose mallow, has 6-8 inch flowers. Disco Belle series, 'Lady Baltimore', 'Lord Baltimore', 'Luna' are common. Stems die back in winter but resprout vigorously in spring.

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