Rose of Sharon may be beautiful, but it's also an aggressive grower that's even considered invasive in four U.S. states. Here ...

An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub’s branches are studded with pastel blossoms year after year, despite drought, poor soil or general neglect.

An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub’s branches are studded with pastel blossoms year after year, despite drought, poor soil or general neglect.

Rose of Sharon is an upright shrub, perhaps 8 to 10 feet tall. It’s not a delicate shrub, fine with twigs, but one with branches that are relatively thick and few.

The Rose of Sharon, also called an althea, is a deciduous plant and can grow 8 to 12 feet in height with a spread of 4 to 10 feet. It is tolerant of a range of soils and is moderately salt-tolerant.

Del Adcock, Bay City A.: The plant in question is most likely Hibiscus syriacus or Rose-of-Sharon. It is also frequently called Althea.

A: Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a hardy, deciduous shrub with large colorful blooms from mid-summer to fall. It prefers full sun and a moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic ...

This pass-along Rose of Sharon hibiscus, or Althea, is covered with gorgeous double, light pink blooms with pink highlights.

Rose of Sharon can be damaged by winter cold resulting in plants with lots of dieback, reduced growth or even death. If the plant has no leaves at this time of year then it is dead.

Rose of Sharon is an upright shrub, perhaps 8 to 10 feet tall. It’s not a delicate shrub, fine with twigs, but one with branches that are relatively thick and few.

Rose of Sharon is an upright shrub, perhaps 8 to 10 feet tall. It’s not a delicate shrub, fine with twigs, but one with branches that are relatively thick and few.

An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub's branches are studded with pastel blossoms year after year, despite drought, poor soil or general neglect.