No. Rose of Sharon is in the Hibiscus genus but is a woody plant and a different species. Hibiscus is a tropical plant ...

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) ... Plant rose of Sharon in the spring or fall, 6' to 10' apart, in a location with full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil; ...

A member of the large hibiscus family that includes more than 250 species, rose-of-Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus, has been in the US for a long time and is considered a heritage plant.

I think we all got lulled into thinking we were going to have weekly rainfall and milder weather, and then we entered July.

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) This hardy Hibiscus species needs a category of its own. The Rose of Sharon is very popular and pretty, but it can be a problem for gardeners.

Cotton rose mallow (Hibiscus mutabilis) also displays six-inch flowers, only these are darker pink in color, on a plant that reaches a more manageable height of six feet.

There is a type of plant treasured for its ability to be shared. Known as pass-along plants, these are often shared by gardeners, friends and family, typically through cuttings, divisions ...

Q: My overgrown rose of Sharons are falling over because of the heavy growth. When and how do I prune? Will cutting them back now limit their flowering next year? Marie Zecca A: Other than a well ...

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) This hardy Hibiscus species needs a category of its own. The Rose of Sharon is very popular and pretty, but it can be a problem for gardeners.