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Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

Zones 59perennial96" tall🐝 pollinator

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Peak bloom: August

How to plant

Plant in spring. Late to leaf out — don't give up on it. Blooms when most shrubs are done.

Sunlight
full sun
Spacing
72" between plants
Mature height
96"
Row placement
back of bed

From authoritative sources

Aggregated from USDA PLANTS and USA National Phenology Network.

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