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Malvaceae
Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Purple Sky'
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
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Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
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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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage
Blue-Violet
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Late Summer/Early Fall
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Where to Grow
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