| Rose of Sharon | |
| Hibiscus | |
| Althea |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Stolons and runners Other |
| Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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