Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Not Available
Types
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
Floodplains, open Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Runny nose, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
shooting star
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
shooting star
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Dodecatheon
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Dodecatheon
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
shooting star
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Dodecatheon
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
shooting star
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
shooting star
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Malvales
Family
Verbenaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Dodecatheon
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available