Plant · GBIF taxon 3152583
Hibiscus syriacus
hibiscus syriacusAlso known as Rose of Sharon, Syrian Ketmia, Shrub Althea, Korean Rose
Rose of Sharon is a hardy deciduous shrub celebrated for its late-summer flush of trumpet-shaped blooms that draw abundant bees and hummingbirds. Each solitary flower lasts only a single day, opening at dawn and closing by dusk, yet a continuous succession of buds keeps the bush vibrant for months. In Korea, where it serves as the national flower, its name translates to eternal flower that never fades, honoring its remarkable resilience.
Deciduous ShrubFloweringOrnamental
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic
Predators
- Japanese Beetle
- Aphids
- Deer
ThreatsJapanese beetles and fungal leaf spot
HabitatsGardens, thickets, and urban landscapes
Life span20 to 50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderMalvales
- FamilyMalvaceae
- GenusHibiscus
- Specieshibiscus syriacus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Pruning: Cut back stems in early spring to encourage larger blossoms on new wood.
- Pollinator Watching: Visit during sunny mornings when flowers open fully to attract bumblebees.
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Close Relative Andy / Andrew Fogg from near Cambridge, UK / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
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