Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

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Overview

Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon, or Hibiscus syriacus Purple Pillar®, is a narrow deciduous shrub with green foliage and vivid purple, hibiscus-like flowers from summer into fall. It matures 10-16 feet tall and just 4-5 feet wide, forming a strong vertical accent. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil; water regularly to establish, then sparingly. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 5–8Climate Temperate

Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — or Hibiscus syriacus Purple Pillar®

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 10–15 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Malvaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — or Hibiscus syriacus Purple Pillar®

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