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Beware of the Rose of Sharon (Althea) in your garden

July 26, 2015 By Renee 29 Comments

Beware of the Rose of Sharon Althea

The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) also known as an Althea shrub is a mid summer bloomer in white, pink, red, or purple with a red center. You can also find them ruffled in the same array of colors including what many call blue. You can grow the Rose of Sharon as a shrub or a […]

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