Chateau De Versailles rose of sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Chateau De Versailles'

Malvaceae

Chateau De Versailles 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 Versailles' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Chateau De Versailles') is a shrub for pollinator gardens and hedges. 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 pass it by. It grows at a rapid rate and tolerates drought and salt. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds all visit it.

Pairs well with Buttonbush, Switchgrass, and Big bluestem.