Hibiscus Coccineus Texas Star Seeds - Flower Plant

Hibiscus coccineus, commonly known as Texas Star Hibiscus or Scarlet Rose Mallow, is a spectacular native perennial admired for its large, brilliant scarlet-red, star-shaped flowers and deeply divided foliage. Blooming from midsummer through early fall, it creates a bold focal point in rain gardens, pond edges, borders, wildlife gardens, and moist landscape settings. This vigorous plant thrives in full sun with consistently moist soil and attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

Features

• Produces large, star-shaped scarlet-red flowers
• Long blooming season from midsummer through early fall
• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
• Ideal for rain gardens, pond edges, and moist landscapes
• Attractive deeply divided ornamental foliage
• Excellent specimen plant for wildlife-friendly gardens
• Easy to grow and low maintenance once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Hibiscus coccineus
• Common Name (US): Texas Star Hibiscus / Scarlet Rose Mallow
• Seed Type / Variety: Scarlet Red Flowering Perennial Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 6–10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February–April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–30 days at 70–85°F (21–29°C); nick or scarify the hard seed coat and soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained to wet loamy soil; tolerates periodically saturated conditions
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth
• Mature Plant Size: 5–8 feet tall, 2–4 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches apart