Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing about 200–220 species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are often noted for their showy flowers and are commonly known as hibiscus, sorrel, and flor de Jamaica, or less widely known as rosemallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees.

Hibiscus moscheutos, commonly known a Rose Mallow, Swamp Rose-mallow, Crimson-eyed Rosemallow or Eastern Rosemallow, is a cold-hardy, perennial, wetland plant that can grow in large colonies. It is a vigorous, sturdy, rounded, somewhat shrubby, hairy-stemmed, woody-based perennial shrub native to North America. Large dinner plate size flowers in shades of creamy white or pink occur in late summer. It works well in moist borders and low spots or wet areas in the landscape. Effective along streams or ponds and as a temporary summer screen or hedge. Can be grown in large containers.