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Rose of Sharon (in Hebrew: חֲבַצֶּלֶת הַשָּׁרוֹן) is a biblical expression, though the identity of the plant referred to is unclear and is disputed among biblical scholars. It has become a common name for several species of flowering plants that are valued in different parts of the world.
Hibiscus syriacus has 5-petaled flowers (to 7.5 cm or 3 inches diameter) [16] in solid colors of white, red, purple, mauve, violet, or blue, or bicolors with a different colored throat, depending upon the cultivar. Extending from the base of these five petals is the pistil at the center, with the stamen around it.
An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub's branches are studded with pastel blossoms year after year, despite drought, poor soil or general neglect.
Hibiscus syriacus L. (type species) — rose of Sharon (Asia) Hibiscus taiwanensis S.Y. Hu; Hibiscus tiliaceus L. — sea hibiscus (Australia, Southeast Asia, Oceania) Hibiscus tozerensis (Australia) Hibiscus trilobus—threelobe rosemallow; Hibiscus trionum L. — flower-of-an-hour; Hibiscus vitifolius — tropical rose mallow
In North America the name Rose of Sharon is applied to a species in a different order, Hibiscus syriacus. The common name of St. John's wort, which is used to describe plants of the entire genus, [9] arose from the old tradition of Hypericum plants being burned on the eve of St. John's Day, to stave off evil spirits.
Hibiscus sinosyriacus, the Chinese rose of Sharon, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern China. [1] [2] The Royal Horticultural Society considers it a good plant for chalky soils. [3] A number of cultivars are available, including 'Lilac Queen' and 'Ruby Glow'. [4] [2]