The Rose of Sharon, also known as Shrub Althea, is a deciduous flowering shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Its scientific name is Hibiscus syriacus. This species is widely cultivated for its showy summer flowers and is a garden favorite. Below are images and taxonomic details.
| Family: | Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) |
| Species: | syriacus (seer-ee-AK-us) |
| Synonym: | Althaea syriacus |
Rose of Sharon 'Blue Bird' (Hibiscus syriacus): Shrub Althea
Rose of Sharon 'Boule de Feu' (Hibiscus syriacus): Ball of Fire
Rose of Sharon 'Red Heart' – Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of Sharon 'White Chiffon' – Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of Sharon 'Lavender Chiffon' – Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of Sharon 'Woodbridge' (Hibiscus syriacus) – Shrub Althea Cultivar
Rose of Sharon 'Bicolor': Hardy Hibiscus with Two-Tone Blooms
Rose of Sharon 'America Irene Scott' (Sugar Tip) – Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of Sharon 'Blue Chiffon' – Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of Sharon 'Murasaki tama' – Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of Sharon 'Boule de Neige' – Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of Sharon 'Pink Giant': Hardy Hibiscus with Huge Pink Blooms
Rose of Sharon 'Purpureus Variegatus': Variegated Foliage & Purple Flowers
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