Virginia saltmarsh mallow - Kosteletzkya virginica

Synonyms: seashore mallow ,

USDA Plant Code: KOVI
Light Requirement: full sun - part shade
Soil Moisture: medium - wet
Leaves: deciduous
Protected Plant: no
Commonly Available at Nurseries : yes
Growth Habits: forb/herb,
Hardiness Zone: 8b
Salt Tolerance : yes
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: no
Riparian Buffers: yes
All Pollinators: yes
Native Bees and other Pollinators: no
Butterflies and Moths: no
Hummingbird: no
Rain Garden: yes
Bloom Color: pink
Bloom Period: summer/fall
Fragrant: no
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