Rose of Sharon | |
Hibiscus | |
Althea |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Green |
Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners Corms |
Pollinators: | Other |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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