Quick answer: Scarlet rosemallow (Hibiscus coccineus) is native to 9 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory 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
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
See where to buy →Quick answers about Scarlet rosemallow
Where is Scarlet rosemallow native?
Scarlet rosemallow (Hibiscus coccineus) is native to 9 states across the South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Scarlet rosemallow bloom?
Scarlet rosemallow blooms Jul-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Scarlet rosemallow need?
Light: Sun. Water: Wet. Soil: Wet soils, swamps/marshes/ditches. Mature height: Up to 10 ft, often 4-7 ft tall.
Is Scarlet rosemallow deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Scarlet rosemallow is handles wet soil.
Where can I buy real Scarlet rosemallow seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Hibiscus coccineus on any listing.
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