Saltmarsh Mallow
Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Saltmarsh Mallow © Joanne Kamo
Kosteletzkya virginica
Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
Shrub-like perennial (usually lives about 5 years). Requires sun, sandy soil, and moisture to perform best. Grows well in shallow standing water. Reseeds on its own. Young plants may be transplanted.
- Scientific Name: Kosteletzkya virginica
- Common Names: Saltmarsh Mallow, Virginia Saltmarsh Mallow, Virginia Fen-rose, Seashore Mallow
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial Subshrub
- Height: 4 to 6 feet
- Leaves: Grayish green
- Flowers: Pink
- Bloom Time: June through October
- Wildlife Benefits: Very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds
Where to Find It
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