Common names:
Rose of Sharon
Althea
Hibiscus

Also sold as:
  • 'Blue Bird'
  • 'Bluebird'

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5b
Leaves:Malodorous
Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Color:Multi-Color: rrlwe /hnditbeetrape e up ulc
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Summer
Inflorescence Type:Compound
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Stratify seeds
Depth to plant seed
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Layering
Stolons and runners
Pollinators:Flies
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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Comments:
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