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By DR DIANE RELF
Eitmioa Consumer Horticulturist
Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus, is actually a species of mallow (hibiscus is Greek for Mallow). Other well-known mallows include Scarlet Rose Mallow (Hibiscu Coccineus) and Mallow Rose (H. moscheatos), said Diane Relf, Virginia Cooperative Extension consumer horticulturist at Virginia Tech.
It Has Been Popular for a Long Time
Rose of Sharon is a deciduous shrub that has long been a favorite. Found in older gardens and around historic homes, it is often considered old fashioned. A native of east Asia, it became very popular in the United States because of its large blooms and relatively trouble-free culture. It is often found naturalized in semiwooded areas close to original plantings.
Grows 8 to 10 Feet Tall
With 4-inch Flowers
It is a heat-loving plant that grows 8 to 10 feet tall. Glossy, green foliage
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