Rose of Sharon DescriptionBotanical Name: Hibiscus Syriacus Native of China and India. A densely branched, upright, deciduous shrub. Leaves are medium green, alternate, simple, 3-lobed, ovate or rhombic-ovate, coarsely toothed, 2" to 4" long. Bears very large trumpet-shaped flowers all summer. Followed by a 5-valved, brown capsule which persists through winter. Makes an excellent screen or hedge. Tough and resilient, gives a tropical look that is drought tolerant and cold hardy. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: ShrubsName: Rose of SharonPlant Type: Deciduous Flower: Perfect, 5-petaled, 2" to 4" across, in colors of white, red, lavender and purple Mature Size: 10' x 6' Water: Low to moderate Exposure:: Full sun, part shade Spacing: 3' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: Blooms profusely late spring through summer.