species 6,518 observations
Scarlet Rosemallow
Hibiscus coccineus
Field notes
Supports All
43
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Danaid Eggfly, Cotton Tipworm Moth, Gray Hairstreak, Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth
14
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Hibiscus Turret Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Indian Cotton Jassid, Greenhouse Whitefly, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Green Cone-headed Planthopper
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Cloudless Sulphur, Messua limbata
20
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Wet
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.