Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Lucy'

Hibiscussyriacus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
syriacus (seer-ee-AK-us)
Synonym
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brookfield, Illinois

Frankfort, Illinois

Homewood, Illinois

Troy, Illinois

Petersburg, Indiana

Arkansas City, Kansas

Salina, Kansas

Bunkie, Louisiana

Youngsville, Louisiana

Galesburg, Michigan

Water Valley, Mississippi

West Babylon, New York

Cleveland, Ohio

Gaffney, South Carolina

San Antonio, Texas

West Dummerston, Vermont

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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Petersburg, IN | January 2009 | positive

I love this little Althea, the color of the blooms are so VIVID and striking. Almost a magenta. If you think all Rose of Sharons are co...Read More

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Water Valley, MS (Zone 7a) | August 2008 | positive

Birds love the seed, so please do leave the seed pods to develop after the flower is finished.

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