Chateau De Chantilly rose of sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Chateau De Chantilly'

Malvaceae

Chateau De Chantilly rose of sharon
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerant
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

HedgePollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Chateau De Chantilly' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Chateau De Chantilly') 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. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It grows fast with an erect habit, and it tolerates drought and salt. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit it.

Pairs well with Switchgrass, Buttonbush, and Big bluestem.