Rose of Sharon | |
Hibiscus | |
Althea |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Bulbs Corms |
Pollinators: | Midges |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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