Rose of Sharon | |
Hibiscus | |
Althea |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Winter |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets Corms |
Pollinators: | Other |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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