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 Hibiscus syriacus, also known as rose mallow, althea and other common names. This is a woody shrub that has beautiful flowers ranging in color from white to pink to lavender ...

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

This plant goes by several names, depending on your age and place of origin. To some it is known as old-fashioned Althaea, while to most people it is known as Rose of Sharon.

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.