Common names:
Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus
Althea

General Plant Information (Edit)
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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