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Rose of Sharon

Common Name: Rose of Sharon
Species Name: Hibiscus syriacus
Family Name: Malvaceae

Examples of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus

A brown Rose of Sharon stem with several buds on it.
A brown Rose of Sharon stem with several buds on it.
A brown Rose of Sharon stem with several buds on it.
A green, toothed edged Rose of Sharon leaf.
A green, toothed edged Rose of Sharon leaf.
A green, toothed edged Rose of Sharon leaf.
A large brown, dry Rose of Sharon seed pod growing off the branch, and a small image in the corner of two green Rose of Sharon seed pods in bloom.
A large brown, dry Rose of Sharon seed pod growing off the branch, and a small image in the corner of two green Rose of Sharon seed pods in bloom.
A large brown, dry Rose of Sharon seed pod growing off the branch, and a small image in the corner of two green Rose of Sharon seed pods in bloom.
 
Plant Facts 
OriginChina
Sun PreferenceFull Sun
SusceptibilityCankers, leaf spots and rust

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 6-foot diameter, 10-foot height
    • Leaves: Alternate, simple, ovate or rhombic-ovate, 2-4 inches long, palmately veined, 3-lobed, toothed
 
Habitat/Ecology 
Soil PreferenceAdapted to most soil conditions
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone4º
NotesTolerant of summer heat