Rose of Sharon 'Murasaki tama' – Hibiscus syriacus

Overview

'Murasaki tama' is a Japanese cultivar of Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). The name translates to "purple ball" or "purple jewel", suggesting double purple flowers.

Botanical Profile

Characteristics

Deciduous shrub 6–10 feet tall. Flowers are likely double, purple-lavender, 3–4 inches across. Foliage green, three-lobed. Blooms midsummer to fall.

Cultivation

• Zones: 5–9.
• Sun: Full sun.
• Soil: Average, well-drained.
• Water: Moderate.
• Pruning: Late winter.

Uses

Ornamental shrub for purple-themed gardens or mixed borders.