Finding and Growing Perennial Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos)

Perennial hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos, rose mallow) is easy to find in Missouri. Buy potted plants ($6–25) at nurseries or big-box stores in spring. Reputable online sources: White Flower Farm, Gurney's, Swallowtail Garden Seeds.

They grow readily from seed too. Unlike tropical hibiscus, they have matte leaves and die back to the ground each winter, returning in late spring. Hardy to Zone 4. Plant in full sun, moist soil. They bloom mid-summer to fall with dinner-plate-sized flowers.