How much sun does Comfortroot need?

Comfortroot grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Comfortroot bloom?

Comfortroot blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Comfortroot native?

Comfortroot (Hibiscus aculeatus) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What butterflies or moths does Comfortroot host?

Comfortroot is a larval host plant for common checkered-skipper.

Comfortroot

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Hibiscus aculeatus

Last reviewed: November 2026

Comfortroot (Hibiscus aculeatus) is a perennial forb native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states. It blooms in June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw bees and hummingbirds.

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Toxicity unknown

Comfortroot (Hibiscus aculeatus) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

high

Size

36"–60" H × 24"–36" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states

Pollinators

bees, hummingbirds

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A tall wetland perennial with bristly stems and large creamy-white flowers with a deep maroon throat, found in wet pine flatwoods and marsh edges.

Growing Comfortroot

Grow Comfortroot in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 36 to 60 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Host plant for common checkered-skipper.

Large flowers attract specialist bees and hummingbirds, and foliage is a larval host for common checkered-skipper caterpillars.

Common questions

How much sun does Comfortroot need?: Comfortroot grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Comfortroot bloom?: Comfortroot blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Comfortroot native?: Comfortroot (Hibiscus aculeatus) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What butterflies or moths does Comfortroot host?: Comfortroot is a larval host plant for common checkered-skipper.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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