Plant Details

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus

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General Information

Scientific name: Hibiscus syriacus
Also known as: Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Medium
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Oil, Root, Tea
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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