Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)

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Division - Magnoliaphyta
Class - Magnoliopsida
Subclass - Dilleniidae
Order - Malvales
Family - Malvaceae
Genus - Hibiscus


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This plant is part of the malvaceae family of plants, which includes some incredible ornamental flowers. Most of the mallows are quite invasive, producing lots of little seedlings which can take over whole areas. Rose of Sharon is no exception.


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