Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Not Available
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
POA pratensis
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Wiechlina
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
- Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kentucky Bluegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.