Hibiscus syriacus - Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a deciduous shrub native to eastern Asia and locally naturalized in southern Europe, where it is planted as a hedge. Its young leaves and flowers are eaten raw or cooked, and the leaves and flowers make a tea.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹
• Dye¹
• Fibre¹

Type

• Shrub
• Deciduous

Functions

• Hedge¹
• Wildlife habitat¹

Footnotes

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