Althaea syriacus Minerva

Rose of Sharon/Hibiscus

A reliable, classic Rose of Sharon featuring lavender-pink flowers with a deep red eye. ‘Minerva’ is well known for its upright habit, long summer bloom, and reduced seed production, making it a solid landscape performer.

Key features



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–12 ft



Flower color: Lavender-pink with dark red eye



Bloom time: Mid to late summer



Form: Upright, vase-shaped shrub



Life cycle: Deciduous shrub



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun



Soil: Average, well-drained; adaptable



Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9



Landscape use



Shrub borders and mixed hedges



Specimen or focal shrub



Screening and foundation plantings



Pollinator and wildlife gardens



Notes



Low seed production compared to older Rose of Sharon varieties



Deer resistant once established



Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds



Blooms on new wood; prune in late winter or early spring if needed

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

8'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Plum

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green, Yellow

Fruit color

Brown

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Heavy, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Hedge

Shape

Broad Upright, Multi Stem

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No