Coastal Mallow

Name: Kosteletzkya pentacarpos
Color: Pink
Sections: 5

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos (commonly known as Coastal Mallow or Virginia Saltmarsh Mallow) is a robust, salt-tolerant perennial native to coastal marshes and wetlands of the eastern and southern United States. It features pink, hibiscus-like flowers with a central yellow column—blooming from late spring into early autumn—that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.

Grow Guide

  • Light: Full Sun
  • Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9
  • Size: 3–6 feet tall with a spread of 2–4 feet
  • Watering: High. Prefers consistently moist, wet, or seasonally inundated soils; highly tolerant of brackish and saline water.
  • Best Use: Ideal for coastal restoration, rain gardens, wetland borders, low-lying boggy areas, and salt-affected landscapes where other perennials struggle.