No one should be afraid of pruning Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). It is actually invasive in 4 states and they are vigorous growers so hack away. They can totally take over but there are some sterile varieties which don’t have many or any seeds. I have a few of these that were planted a long time ago and I have kept most of them but I have also been removing some of them and replacing them with other things (most recently, a sweet bay magnolia, which is a native plant.) If I was starting ag

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a very popular plant in the Northeast and many other regions. However, it can spread itself everywhere and is officially designated as invasive in several states, including Tennessee, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky, but has shown up in wild areas in many more (that’s referred to as “escaping cultivation”.) I’ve heard from countless people about what a menace these can be so buyer beware. If you’re looking for some native alternatives include: sweet

In the heat of the summer you will be so glad you've added our award-winning Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon to your landscape. Consider this variety if you are creating a live privacy screen or hedge along the side of your yard. Purple Pillar grows quite tall and adds beautiful color to narrow spaces with beautiful multi-tone blooms that extend from head to toe. Hardy in zone 5 and up, this is a plant that hummingbirds, butterflies and bees like to visit. Learn more, pwwin.rs/purplepillar PLEASE N