Virginia Saltmarsh Mallow, Virginia Fen-rose, Saltmarsh Mallow, Seashore Mallow, Kosteletzkya althaeifolia, Kosteletzkya pentacarpos, Kosteletzkya smilacifolia, Kosteletzkya virginica var. althaeifolia, Kosteletzkya virginica var. aquilonia
Native to the coastal marshes of the eastern United States, Kosteletzkya virginica (Seashore Mallow) is an erect, branching perennial or subshrub boasting an abundance of hibiscus-like rosy pink flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), adorned with a central column of yellow stamens. Blooming from early summer to early fall, the blossoms appear singly in the leaf axils or in terminal panicles and contrast nicely against the gray-green foliage. The flowers last only one day, but they are borne in such profusion that the plant can have dozens of flowers open each day. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. The lower leaves to 6 in. long (15 cm) feature 3-5 lobes, while the upper leaves are smaller, either triangular or arrow shaped. Particularly abundant in southern Louisiana, Seashore Mallow thrives in swampy soil and even standing water, but adapts to regular garden soil as long as it is well irrigated.
Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
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Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Malvaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Malvaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
How many Kosteletzkya virginica (Seashore Mallow) do I need for my garden?
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Kosteletzkya virginica (Seashore Mallow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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