Common Name | Rose of Sharon
Scientific Name | Althea
Type | Herbaceous Perennial
Zone | 5 - 9
Size | 15' x 6'
Lighting | Partial NM Sun
Soil Type | Rich, well drawing, organic matter
Soil PH | 2
Flowering
Growth Rate | Moderate to fast
Pollinator | Not required
Description
Many different colors and shades, some have ruffles
Pruning
Flowers grow on the current years growth so early spring trimming may result in failure to bud. Trim in late winter. Can be trimmed to tree shape or multi trunk.
credit - AG&N Gardner Submission