| Rose of Sharon | |
| Hibiscus | |
| Althea |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Other |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late fall or early winter |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Division Corms |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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