| Rose of Sharon | |
| Hibiscus | |
| Althea |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Winter |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering Offsets Corms |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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