America Irene Scott rose of sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size8 to 12 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Soft pink double flowers
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'America Irene Scott' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott') is a shrub for hedges and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet soil. Soft pink double flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees in summer. It grows fast, reaches 8 to 12 feet tall, and tolerates drought and salt. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Blue star, Big bluestem, and Serviceberry.