Luna Red Hibiscus is a dwarf woody perennial with upright hardy stems and large lance-like foliage with hairy undersides. The huge burgundy red flowers with creamy stamen bloom repeatedly on the upper leaf axils throughout summer until frost attracting butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and moist well-drained soils.
Hibiscus moscheutos acts as a host for 28 species of butterflies and moths, as well as supports the specialized bee Ptilothrix bombiformis. Learn more about planting for butterflies with Georgia natives with this brochure.
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2 '- 3' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Few problems if watered regularly and deeply with plenty of air circulation. Potential issues include canker, rust, leaf spot, and occasional insects. Japanese beetles can cause severe leaf damage if left unchecked. Leaf scorch will happen if soils dry out
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Butterfly Bush, Black-eyed Susan, Sneezeweed
IMAGES: Don McCulley, 'Luna Red' hibiscus IMG-7700, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Hibiscus moscheutos Luna Red 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Cephas, Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red' JRVdH 01, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
