Common names:
Rose Of Sharon
Hibiscus
Althea

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 3
Leaves:Evergreen
Flowers:Nocturnal
Flower Time:Other
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Seeds are hydrophilic
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Stolons and runners
Other
Pollinators:Wasps
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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Comments:
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