species 57,981 observations
Common Hibiscus
Hibiscus syriacus
Field notes
Hibiscus syriacus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae.
It is native to areas of east Asia, but widely introduced elsewhere, including much of Europe and North America. It was given the epithet syriacus because it had been collected from gardens in Syria.
Common names include the rose of Sharon (especially in North America), Syrian ketmia,
shrub althea
(or simply althea), Korean rose and rose mallow (in the United Kingdom). It is the national flower of South Korea and is mentioned in the South Korean national anthem.
Read more on WikipediaSupports All
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gray Hairstreak, Fall Webworm Moth, Evergreen Bagworm Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth
6
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
12
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
47
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist Wet
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect Multi stemmed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.