Rose of Sharon Seeds - Deciduous Perennial Shrub
(Hibiscus syriacus)
* Common Names = Rose of Sharon / Althea / Hardy Hibiscus / Mu Jin / Shrub Althea
* Low maintenance and drought-tolerant
* Colorful flowers attract birds and butterflies
* TCM Herb known as Mu Jin
* Young leaves and flowers are used in culinary dishes and tea
* Leaves and flowers are used in herbal remedies as a diuretic, for skin irritations and to relieve bloating
* Root bark is made into a decoction to aid digestion, reduce abdominal pain, and help with diarrhea
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 6-9 ft
Max Width: 6 ft
USDA Zone: 5-9
Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun (thrives best in full sun)
Harvest: 120 days
GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Pour warm water over seeds and let soak for 6 hours. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in small pots/flats with moistened seed-starting mix. Spritz with water to settle into soil.
2. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 7-14 days.
3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4” tall seedlings 36” apart after last frost. Protect young plants during the winters.
*** Shrubs can be over-wintered indoors. Remove dead branches in late fall before bringing inside.
*** Plants have deep taproots, so make sure they have plenty of room to spread.
Germination: 85%
HAPPY PLANTING!
PACKAGING & SHIPPING
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*** Most
herbs/flowers are grown organically here on our farm in South
Carolina. The only fertilizer used (tilled & incorporated between
grow seasons) is all-natural aged compost... and we don't let
chemical pesticides ever touch our soil.
*** I am not a doctor-- just someone who studies natural healing and therapeutic methods. The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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