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Seashore Mallow
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Seashore Mallow

Kosteletzkya virginica
In the United States: Native · also called Virginia saltmarsh mallow

Honeybees visit seashore mallow primarily for its abundant nectar and pollen, with flowers providing a reliable late-season resource in moist habitats. Peak bloom typically spans July through September, with individual hollyhock-like pink flowers lasting one day but produced in succession for extended foraging. It prefers consistently wet soils and can tolerate brackish conditions, growing 3-6 feet tall and potentially needing support in windy exposures.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) June–September
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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