Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a fast-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 5-8, that matures to about 8-12 ft × 6-10 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect yellow, pink and purple blooms in summer and fall. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, stands up well to deer, heat and salt.

USDA zones

5-8

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

8-12 ft × 6-10 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

Yellow, Pink, Purple, White

Bloom season

Summer, Fall

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Bees

Tough against

Deer, Heat, Salt, Wet soil

Native to

China to India