Blue Bird rose of sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird (Grafted)'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Blue Bird rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus Blue Bird (Grafted)) 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. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms. It sits low on the menu for deer. The plant is drought tolerant and salt tolerant.
Pairs well with Big bluestem, Blue-eyed grass, and American holly.