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Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3558
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Scarlet Rose Mallow
Muenchhusia coccinea (Scarlet Rosemallow) is a tall, striking perennial native to wetlands and coastal marshes of the southeastern United States. It features deeply lobed leaves and large, 5-petaled, star-shaped crimson flowers—blooming from mid-summer into early autumn—that draw hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
Grow Guide
- Light: Full Sun
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
- Size: 6–8 feet tall with a spread of 2–3 feet
- Watering: High. Prefers consistently moist-to-wet, boggy, or marshy soils; highly tolerant of standing water.
- Best Use: Ideal for rain gardens, pond or stream edges, low-lying wet areas, and back-of-border accent planting where its vibrant red blooms create a bold tropical effect.
