species 4,154 observations
Woolly Rosemallow
Hibiscus lasiocarpos
Field notes
Supports All
62
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Io Moth, Corn Earworm Moth, Straight-lined Mallow Moth, Cotton Tipworm Moth
15
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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
Greenhouse Whitefly, Hibiscus Erineum Mite, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Green Cone-headed Planthopper
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Morning Glory Turret Bee, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, American Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee
38
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
- Water use
- Medium
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.