What's in a name, indeed? in Rose Of Sharon: What's in a Name, Anyway

By Sharon
August 30, 2015

A rose is a rose unless it's a Rose of Sharon, and then it's a hibiscus. Some say it's the name of a crocus and others swear it's the name of a tulip and then there's some confusion with the lily of the valley. Poor plant, most likely it lives in a state of constant identity crisis, never knowing on which side of the garden it should grow.

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zuzu

Aug 29, 2015 6:22 PM CST

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Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)

I was born and raised in Korea, where Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower, so I've always called it Mugunghwa.

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Sharon

Aug 29, 2015 6:26 PM CST

Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)

I should have known that, I would have added it to the article.
Maybe I will anyway!

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Sharon

Aug 29, 2015 6:51 PM CST

Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)

And so now it is, Zuzu! Just like magic, thanks to you we know one more name for the Rose of Sharon.

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critterologist

Aug 30, 2015 8:17 PM CST

Name: Critter (Jill)
Frederick, MD (Zone 6b)

I've got more seedlings than I can shake a stick at, but "thuggish" or not, I love my ROS shrubs! I've been moving some toddler-age saplings to the far edge of my little treeline, now that we'll soon have neighbors behind us. They'll provide some quick screening (construction really did a number on the trees) as well as some pretty blooms.

We're all learners, doers, teachers.

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