A rose that isn't a rose.

The Rose of Sharon is a Rolling Meadows Garden Center favorite. It's an easy-to-grow, undemanding plant that loves to live in either full sun or partial shade. It does well in moist, well-drained solid but is very tolerant of many growing conditions, including drought and pollution. The Rose of Sharon is very hearty and there are actually very few pests that can bother the plant.

Wondering when to plant? Right now is perfect in addition to the spring and fall. The plant tends to leaf out somewhat late in the springtime, but sometimes takes is time and is slow to start in the growing season.

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