Rose-of-sharon
Hibiscus syriacus
Rose-of-Sharon is a versatile, easy-care deciduous shrub prized for its showy late-summer blooms in shades of white, pink, purple, and blue. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil and water deeply but infrequently once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage abundant flowering; it is quite forgiving and drought-tolerant once mature.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 27, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)
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