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Malvaceae
Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Violet Satin'
Hibiscussyriacus
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Family
Malvaceae
(mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hibiscus
(hi-BIS-kus)
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Species
syriacus
(seer-ee-AK-us)
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Synonym
Height
Unknown - Tell us
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Covington, Louisiana
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