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Hi Tom! I tried to ask a followup q, but I already had too many. So this may be one of the ROS varities, hopefully the photos will help. I don't know if I can attach more than one, so will start with the leaves. I appreciate your interest.
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AnswerHi CJ,
Thanx for the picture. I'm pretty sure, based upon the appearance of the leaves and the buds that this is a rose-of-sharon, Hibiscus syriacus. You indicated that the label of the container this plant was in showed Rose-of-Sharon. Yes, that's what your picture is showing. They are very hardy (to zone 5) and they are a member of the hibsicus family. The hardy hibiscus is Hibiscus moscheutos and it is hardy to zone 4 or 5. It will die back to the ground every winter and come back in May after the ground warms up. So yes, you have a Rose-of-Sharon. They are rugged, hardy, can take drought, heat and dry winds as well as tolerate cold, freezes, snow, and north winds. I hope this helps.
Tom
