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Jefferson did not record Rose Mallow growing at Monticello, but he did include "Syrian mallow Hibiscus moschentos" among the state's medicinal plants that "would principally attract notice" in his Notes on the State of Virginia. It is an herbaceous perennial that is native to low, marshy sites in eastern North America. John Bartram sent seeds to England in the mid-1700s, and it was recommended for American gardens by Bernard McMahon in 1806.
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Typical Blooming Dates: July - August
Color(s): Pink, Purple, White
Location at Monticello: West Lawn
In Bloom at Monticello is made possible by support from The Richard D. and Carolyn W. Jacques Foundation.
