William R. Smith rose of sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'William R. Smith'
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'William R. Smith' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'William R. Smith') 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. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds all visit it, and it tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Spicebush, Wild bergamot, and Serviceberry.