Hibiscus syriacus
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Hibiscus syriacus
Also known as:
Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Medium
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Oil, Root, Tea
Flowers, Leaves, Oil, Root, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Young leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a mild flavor, though they are somewhat tough, but they make a great addition to salads. Tea can be made from the leaves and flowers. Flowers are also suitable for eating raw or cooked; they have a mild flavor and a soft, slimy texture, which makes them appealing in salads. The roots are edible but fibrous and have a rather bland taste, more on the slimy side.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Arbutus unedoxaera provides shelter and attracts beneficial insects that help in pollination and pest control. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica provides additional fruit production and its roots can help retain moisture in the soil. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana offers shade and wind protection, which can benefit the growth of Hibiscus syriacus. |
|
Sorbus thibetica Tibetan whitebeam |
Magnolia grandiflora can provide a decorative element and also improve soil quality through leaf litter. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Rubus fruticosus can help in ground cover and suppress weeds, while its fruits attract wildlife. |