White Pillar rose of sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'White Pillar'

ShrubMalvaceae

White Pillar rose of sharon
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerant
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Erect
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerHedgeLow maintenancePollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'White Pillar' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'White Pillar') is a shrub for borders, hedges, containers, 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 of most types. Its upright form grows fast and tolerates drought and salt. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. Deer tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Magnus coneflower, Arrowwood viburnum, and Karl Foerster feather reed grass.