The swamp rose mallow is native to eastern and central North America. Bumblebees and other pollinators absolutely love this plant. As the name suggests, this plant prefers wet, soggy climates such as swamps and bogs, but it also needs a lot of sunlight to prosper. This plant is a type of hibiscus and very tolerant of cold.

Seeds must be stratified for 70 days. They germinate at 80-85 degrees.
20 seeds per packet