| Rose of Sharon | |
| Hibiscus | |
| Althea |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Other |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Other |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs Crowns Other |
| Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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