Rose of Sharon | |
Hibiscus | |
Althea |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Spring Fall |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Stolons and runners Other |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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