Quick answer: Scarlet rosemallow (Hibiscus coccineus) is native to 5 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Wet |
| Soil | Wet soils, swamps/marshes/ditches |
| Bloom | Bloom Jul-Sep |
| Height | Up to 10 ft, often 4-7 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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