| Rose of Sharon | |
| Hibiscus | |
| Althea |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Year Round |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Stolons and runners Corms |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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