Common names:
Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus
Althea

Also sold as:
  • Ardens Purple

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10a
Leaves:Unusual foliage color
Flowers:Other
Flower Color:Pink
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Summer
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods:Stolons and runners
Offsets
Crowns
Pollinators:Cleistogamous
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

Comments:
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looking for cuttings from the double pink ROS by afytexas Apr 13, 2018 10:32 AM 0

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