Hibiscus lasiocarpos
(Hairy Fruited Hibiscus)

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Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Hairy Fruited Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Crimson-Eyed Rosemallow
    Synonyms: Hibiscus californicus, Hibiscus leucophyllus, Hibiscus platanoides
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 5 - 9
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: July - October
    Status: Native
    Range:

Hibiscus lasiocarpos, or Hairy Fruited Hibiscus, is native to the south-central United States, and is also found in California. It is a perennial, that grows in moist areas, such as ditches, swamps, marshes and shorelines. It blooms in summer with large white flowers.

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