Alfina Purple Rose of Sharon is a woody perennial with upright hardy stems and medium green maple like foliage that emerge late in spring. Large purple flowers bloom from late summer until the first frost attracting butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and moist well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
China |
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Height: |
8' - 10' |
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Spread: |
4' - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Few problems if watered regularly and deeply with plenty of air circulation. Potential issues include canker, rust, leaf spot, and occasional insects. Japanese beetles can cause severe leaf damage if left unchecked. Leaf scorch will happen if soils dry out
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Butterfly Bush, Black-eyed Susan, Sneezeweed
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
