Description Latin: Hibiscus syriacus Zones: 5-9 Other common names: Rose of Sharon, Althea, Shrub Althea Mature Height/spread: 8 to 12 feet tall by 6 to 10 feet wide, upright, spreading/branching multi-stemmed with lots of vertical branches. Soil/Climate: full sun to partial shade, prefers moist, well-drained soils. It easily transplants. Annual pruning back will result in shoot vigor and larger flowers, likes hot weather. Rose of Sharon have good pollution tolerance – great for urban gardens. Wildlife: Large exotic flowers are a favorite for hummingbirds and butterlfies. Cold Stream Farm supplies Rose of Sharon shrubs which are grown as bare root seedlings and transplants and sold both wholesale and retail with no minimum order. Additional information on Hibiscus syriacus can be found on the link: USDA / NRCS PLANTS Database.
