Tuesday, January 24, 2012

What is the other name for Rose of Sharon? Hibiscus?

Is there another name that Rose of Sharon is known by?
What is the other name for Rose of Sharon? Hibiscus?
Hybiscus syriacus

Rose of Sharon

Althea



Family: Malvaceae

Genus: Hybiscus
Reply:Shrub/small tree = rose of sharon, althea



Perennial = rose mallow or swamp rose mallow. I have also heard of this called rose of China or Chinese rose or Chinese hibiscus
Reply:Yes hibiscus and do you know that you can make a drink with the dried petals of the flower. This infusion lowers blood pressure. It is drunk hot or cold, here in Egypt it is called Kirkaday
Reply:You will find on the list of plants on the website that Hibiscus is listed as Rose Of Sharon. I thought they were two different plants.
Reply:That is correct
Reply:althea or double blooming hibiscus
Reply:Hibiscus syriacus or Shrub Althaea

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