Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Meehanii'

Hibiscussyriacus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
syriacus (seer-ee-AK-us)
Synonym
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red
Blue-Violet
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Good Fall Color
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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K
West Babylon, NY (Zone 7a) | August 2013 | neutral

Are the flowers sterile? I was hoping to buy this if it produces seeds.

A
Raleigh, NC | July 2010 | positive

The foliage is truly beautiful. I first saw this at Daniel Stowe Botanical gardens in Belmont, NC. I purchased a small specimen at the ...Read More

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