50 Seeds Texas Star Hibiscus Hibiscus coccineus Scarlet Rose Mallow Hardy Perennial

Texas Star Hibiscus is a striking native perennial admired for its large, star-shaped scarlet blooms and tall, slender form. The deeply lobed foliage resembles a star, adding texture and vertical interest to garden beds and borders. Its dramatic flowers make it a standout choice for pollinator-friendly and native plant landscapes.
This hibiscus thrives in moist to wet soil and is well suited to rain gardens, pond margins, and low-lying areas. The brilliant red blooms appear through summer and into early fall, attracting hummingbirds and bees. It can be grown as a perennial in warm zones or as an annual in cooler regions, and works beautifully as a bold accent or background planting.
Species: Hibiscus coccineus
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, tall, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist to wet, well-drained to boggy
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 6-9
Germination: 14-30 days with warm temperatures
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Notes: Native to southeastern United States; blooms summer to early fall