Botanical Name
Kosteletzkya virginica
Common Name
Saltmarsh Mallow
Wetland Status
OBL
Erect, branching, herbaceous perennial that grows to 3-4’ tall and wide. Small hibiscus-like pink flowers bloom from late June – Sept. Grow in moderately fertile, moist/wet soils in a half-day or more of full sun. Even though in nature it occurs in saline soil, seashore mallow performs admirably in good garden soil.