Plant of the Week  (September 24 - September 30 2006) 

 Hibiscus moscheutos (Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow)

Division:      Magnoliophyta (Flowering plant)
Class:          Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledon)  
Order:         Malvales
Family:        Malvaceae
Genus:         Hibiscus
Species:       Moscheutos 

Zone:           5a - 9b

Type:           Perennial

Conditions: Full sun to partial shade
                   Soil: Requires consistently moist, humus-rich soil
                   PH:  6.0  - 7.0            

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