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Hibiscus syriacus /Althaea
Althaeas bloom during the heat of the summer
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Scientific Name:
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name:
Althaea
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 9
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Height:
10-15 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Various
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
A very floriferous species, flowering most of the summer and into the fall. It is used as a screen, in containers, as a baffle, as an espalier and as a specimen plant. Can tolerate high temperatures, high humidity and has some drought tolerance. It is susceptible to aphid attacks.