Hibiscus syriacus
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea
Description
Hibiscus syriacus is a deciduous shub that grows 8'-15' tall and 6'-18' wide with green leaves. It likes half to full sun and will take the heat, medium watering, and well drained loam soil.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.