Rose of Sharon - Minerva - Hibiscus

Hibiscus syriacus, commonly called Rose of Sharon or shrub althea, is a vigorous, upright, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 6’-8’ (less frequently to 10”) tall. It may be trained as a small tree or espalier.

Lavender flowers with a dark red eye provide a welcome color accent. Handsome, leathery, dark green leaves and a dense, compact growth habit.

Attributes

• You are purchasing a pack of Rose of Sharon ‘Minerva’ – Hibiscus syriacus in 3.5” pots
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
• Lavender with traces of pink overlay toward the center and reverse of petals; dark eye
• Note: Images are of mature plants
• Family: Hibiscus syriacus L. ‘Minerva’
• Mature Size: 10’ x 6’
• Hardiness Zone: 5-9
• Soil: Average, well-drained
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun/Part Sun
• Characteristics: Deciduous shrub
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Tolerance: deer, drought, clay soil, black walnut
• Bloom: Lavender with dark red eye, showy flowers
• Suggested Uses: Specimen, hedge, mass screen, trained as single trunk for container