Common names:
Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus
Althea

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4a
Leaves:Needled
Flowers:Other
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Year Round
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds:Depth to plant seed
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane
Cuttings: Root
Corms
Pollinators:Bats
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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Beautiful by Shannon Mar 18, 2013 10:17 AM 0

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