| Rose of Sharon | |
| Hibiscus | |
| Althea |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Corms Other |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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