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| Hibiscus syriacus - Rose-of-Sharon |
| Family |
Malvaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Hibiscus syriacus |
| Common Name |
Rose-of-Sharon, Shrub Althea |
| Size |
8 - 12' tall by 6 - 10' spread |
| Hardiness |
Zone 5 - 8(9) |
| Culture |
Adaptable; prefers moist, high organic, well-drained soils;
part shade to full sun. |
| Ornamental Value |
5 petaled flowers, in colors of white, red, and purple, produced
in late summer to early fall. |
| Landscape Use |
For groupings, borders, and mass plantings. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Leaves are alternate, tri-lobed, and coarsely toothed; very
upright branching habit. |
| Notable Cultivars |
'Aphrodite', 'Diana', 'Minerva' |
| Campus Location |
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