Pollypetite rose of sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Pollypetite'
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
'Pollypetite' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Pollypetite') 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 summer blooms, and the shrub tolerates drought and salt. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Blue star, Switchgrass, and Big bluestem.