One plant that flourishes in the heat and makes a beautiful display is the hibiscus. There are more than 250 species of hibiscus, but one that is considered a heritage-type plant is the rose of Sharon ... My neighbor has a beautiful blooming bush that she says is a Rose of Sharon.
Is this plant related to the hibiscus? What else can you tell me about it? Indeed it is related to the flowering hibiscus. A rose by any other name is still a rose — unless its name is Sharon.
rose of sharon hibiscus plant, How this princess of August got its name I do not know. It isn’t a rose, but a member of the hibiscus family. Hibiscus plants ... Better Homes & Gardens on MSN: How to plant and grow rose of Sharon The Columbian: Not a rose at all, this plant’s kin include hibiscus, cotton A rose of Sharon shrub in New York. Not related to rose, rose of Sharon is a tough shrub that bears colorful blossoms that look like hibiscus blossoms, even under urban conditions.
rose of sharon hibiscus plant, Lee Reich An unsung ... The Florida Times-Union: Garden Q & A: Rose of Sharon bush is related to hibiscus Garden Q & A: Rose of Sharon bush is related to hibiscus The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: Rose of Sharon, Rose Mallow are two hibiscus thriving in the Grand Valley Rose of Sharon, Rose Mallow are two hibiscus thriving in the Grand Valley A rose of Sharon shrub in New York. Not related to rose, rose of Sharon is a tough shrub that bears colorful blossoms, they look like hibiscus blossoms, even under urban conditions. Credit: Lee Reich ...
