​PLANT OF THE MONTH 
Rose of Sharon (Althea)                            

  • Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus
  • Plant Type: Ornamental Tree
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Water Demand: Low
  • Landscape Use: Fragrance, Screen - Physical
  • Ornamental Value: White, Pink, Purple, Red, Blue
  • Native/Adapted: Adapted
  • Wildlife Value: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  • Season: Summer, Fall
  • Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Bushy, Upright
  • Plant Spread: 10'
  • Plant Height: 15'