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Hibiscus 'Moonshadow Rosita'
Hibiscus 'Moonshadow Rosita'

Hibiscus 'Moonshadow Rosita'

$24.95

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Moonshadow Rosita' is a bold native perennial featuring massive rosy pink flowers with a deep red eye that bloom from midsummer into early fall. Its upright habit and lush green foliage create a strong tropical look in the landscape while thriving in sunny garden spaces with consistent moisture.

Height & Spread: 48 - 60 in x 36 - 48 in

Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Moist to wet rich soil

Watering Needs: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This selection is derived from Hibiscus moscheutos, a species native to wetlands and moist areas across eastern North America where it supports pollinators and contributes to native plant ecosystems.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Hummingbirds

  • Highly attractive to hummingbirds which are drawn to the large nectar rich blooms throughout the summer flowering period.

Butterflies

  • Attracts Swallowtails and other large butterflies that visit the open flowers for nectar.

Bees

  • Supports native bees and bumblebees which gather pollen from the prominent central stamens.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 36 - 48 in apart to allow room for its large upright form to develop fully.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for sunny borders, rain gardens, and near ponds or low areas where soil remains consistently moist and its large blooms can serve as a focal point.

Companion Plants

  • Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' (Switchgrass) - Provides strong upright structure that complements the bold tropical foliage and large flowers.
  • Eutrochium purpureum (Joe Pye Weed) - Adds height and late season pollinator interest in similar moist conditions.
  • Carex stricta (Tussock Sedge) - Thrives in wet soils and adds fine textured contrast at the base of plantings.
  • Iris versicolor (Blue Flag Iris) - Offers seasonal blooms and thrives in the same moist to wet conditions.
  • Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) - Brings vivid red spikes that pair well visually and attract hummingbirds.

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