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Hibiscus laevis
Hibiscus laevis

Hibiscus laevis

$24.95

Hibiscus laevis is a tall native perennial hibiscus with large soft pink to pale rose flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. Its strong upright stems and deeply cut foliage create a bold architectural presence in moist garden settings while delivering a long season of dramatic floral display.

Height & Spread: 4 - 6 ft x 2 - 4 ft

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun

Soil Preference: Moist to wet rich soil

Watering Needs: High; prefers consistently moist conditions

Deer Resistance: Moderate

Native Status

This species is native to the central and eastern United States where it naturally grows in wet meadows, stream edges, and low lying areas, providing important late season floral resources for pollinators.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and other large butterflies which are drawn to its broad nectar rich flowers during peak bloom.

Bees

  • Supports native bees and bumblebees which actively forage on the large open blooms throughout summer.

Hummingbirds

  • Highly attractive to hummingbirds which feed on the abundant nectar produced by its showy flowers.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 3 - 4 ft apart to allow for its tall upright habit and mature spread.

Landscape Placement

  • Best suited for rain gardens, wet meadow plantings, and pond edges where its height and bold flowers create a strong seasonal focal point.

Companion Plants

  • Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) - Adds towering late season flower clusters that pair naturally with hibiscus in moist meadow settings.
  • Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) - Provides complementary pink blooms and strong monarch support in wet soils.
  • Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) - Offers early season structure and thrives in similar moist conditions.
  • Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold) - Extends seasonal interest with bright spring flowers in wet areas before hibiscus peaks.
  • Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed) - Softens the base with fine textured grass form and seasonal seed interest.

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