| 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 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Bats |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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