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Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu' Hibiscus syriacus has 5-petaled flowers (to 7.5 cm or 3 inches diameter) [16] in solid colors of white, red, purple, mauve, violet, or blue, or bicolors with a different colored throat, depending upon the cultivar. Extending from the base of these five petals is the pistil at the center, with the stamen around it.
It is an evergreen flowering shrub native to southeast Europe and southwest Asia. Hibiscus syriacus, the usual plant known by this name in North America. It is a deciduous flowering shrub native to east Asia, and the national flower of South Korea (also known as "Mugunghwa" [13] and "Althaea"). [14] [15]
The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees. Several species are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, notably Hibiscus syriacus and Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis. [4] A tea made from the flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa is known by many names around the world and is served both hot and cold.
In North America the name Rose of Sharon is applied to a species in a different order, Hibiscus syriacus. The common name of St. John's wort, which is used to describe plants of the entire genus, [ 9 ] arose from the old tradition of Hypericum plants being burned on the eve of St. John's Day, to stave off evil spirits.
Cultivar Breeder Year bred AGM awarded Flower colour Type Repeat flower Scent ↑ ←→ Image Notes 'A Shropshire Lad' = 'Ausled' [4] Austin: 1996: 2012: pink (peach) English: yes: strong
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Hibiscus syriacus: Rose of Sharon Humulus japonicus: Japanese Hops Iris pseudacorus: Yellow iris Koelreuteria paniculata: Goldenrain tree Lactuca serriola: Prickly lettuce Lamium amplexicaule: Common henbit Lamium galeobdolon: Yellow archangel Lespedeza cuneata: Chinese bushclover Ligustrum sinense: Chinese privet Ligustrum vulgare: Common ...
Hibiscus sinosyriacus, the Chinese rose of Sharon, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern China. [1] [2] The Royal Horticultural Society considers it a good plant for chalky soils. [3] A number of cultivars are available, including 'Lilac Queen' and 'Ruby Glow'. [4] [2]