| Rose of Sharon | |
| Hibiscus | |
| Althea |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Other |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Other |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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