Hibiscus 'Luna Mix'
Hibiscus 'Luna Mix' is a compact hardy hibiscus mix with large dinner plate sized flowers in a range of vibrant colors that appear through summer above lush green foliage. Its upright habit and dramatic blooms bring a tropical look to sunny gardens while providing a long season of color in areas where many other plants have finished blooming.
Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Moist rich well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
Hibiscus 'Luna Mix' consists of cultivated hardy hibiscus selections developed from North American native hibiscus species. The named mix is not a straight native plant but retains the wildlife value and summer performance associated with its native parentage.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies including Swallowtails and Painted Ladies which visit the large flowers for nectar during the summer bloom season.
Hummingbirds
- Draws hummingbirds to its abundant summer flowers which provide a colorful nectar source in sunny garden beds.
Bees
- Attracts native bees, bumblebees, and other nectar seeking bees which forage among the large open blooms.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart to give each plant room to develop its full upright form and display of large summer flowers.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, and mixed perennial beds where its dramatic flowers provide a strong focal point through summer.
Companion Plants
- Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) - Adds bright orange flowers and strong butterfly appeal alongside the large hibiscus blooms.
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Provides complementary flower form and extended pollinator interest through summer.
- Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass) - Adds upright native grass texture that balances the broad foliage and large flowers.
- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Brings masses of golden flowers that contrast with the colorful hibiscus blooms.
- Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena) - Adds airy purple flower clusters that create a lighter texture around the substantial hibiscus foliage.