What Is the Rose of Sharon?
The rose of Sharon plant originated in China or India, but escaped cultivation to grow wild in a number of other locations around the world. Scientists refer to the rose of Sharon as Hibiscus syriacus. Does this Spark an idea?
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Size
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The rose of Sharon bush grows to average heights of 8 to 10 feet and average widths of 6 to 8 feet.
Flowers
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The flowers of the rose of Sharon come in various colors, including white, reds, purples, violets, blues and pinks. Rose of Sharon blooms average diameters of around 4 inches.
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Foliage
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The leaves of the rose of Sharon have an ovular shape, with broad teeth. The average length of rose of Sharon leaves is 3 inches.
Time Frame
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The rose of Sharon blooms throughout July, August and September, according to the University of Connecticut.
Geography
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In the United States, the rose of Sharon grows wild in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia.
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