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2007-07-26 15:59:18 · 8 answers · asked by Pet Luvr 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
That is a hibiscus. The full Latin name is Hibiscus syriacus; it's also called an "althea" (especially in the southern U.S.), "Rose of Sharon," or a marsh mallow; its roots can be used to make a gelatin, which is where marshmallows got their name. The kind in your picture is a hardy hibiscus/althea which can withstand relatively mild southern winters. There are also tropical hibiscus plants at many nurseries that are native to Hawaii and various other Pacific islands; they have very bright flowers, and cannot withstand freezing temperatures at all.
2007-07-26 16:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rose of Sharon/ hibiscus. They come in plain white, pink, red and lavender. You can also get vitex it is a hybrid that is smaller and has fluffy blossoms. Another plant that is really pretty and similar is Conferate Hibiscus it has huge blossoms and takes a bunch of water red, white or pink and hardy and comes back from the ground each year.
2007-07-26 23:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by lilabner 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rose of Sharon. Not a Hibiscus, not sure if they are related in some way. But Rose of Sharon is much hardier and grow strong even in Northern area climates. Hibiscus will not winter. Not tough to grow- they tend to make it on their own just fine.
PS- Their flowers can be messy when they fall off, they will stain a car or boat finish if not quickly cleaned up.
2007-07-26 23:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jason F 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene' = Shrub Althea 'Helene' Rose of Sharon
2007-07-27 20:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by glenn t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like a hibiscus to me
2007-07-26 23:03:01 · answer #5 · answered by GracieM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hibiscus syriacus, a.k.a. Rose of Sharon, "Red Heart" to me...
2007-07-27 17:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by Cosmos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like a bridal veil rose of sharon ( think a hibiscus strain)
2007-07-26 23:26:00 · answer #7 · answered by cristelle R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is certainly a hibiscus bush.
2007-07-26 23:50:23 · answer #8 · answered by skpsbp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋