species 1,800 observations
Swamp Rosemallow
Hibiscus grandiflorus
Field notes
Supports All
36
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
12
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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
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, American Bumble Bee, Monarch
16
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Wet
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.