Rose-Of-Sharon

Other names

Shrub Althea

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Cornell Class of 1938 Native Maple Slope, Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Spring Meadow Nursery

Description

Large, single, deeply saturated red-violet flowers cover this hardy, strong growing plant from July to September.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5