Paraplu Violet Rose of Sharon is a woody perennial with an upright habit and finely lobed deep green foliage. Huge cool blue-violet flowers with dark red star-like centers bloom continuously throughout summer until the first frost attracting butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and moist well-drained soils.
| Type: | Perennial |
| Origins: | China |
| Height: | 6' - 10' |
| Spread: | 4' - 5’ |
| Spacing: | 4.5’ |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Culture: | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Bloom Color: | Purple |
| Season of Interest: | Summer, Fall |
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
IMAGE: Proven Winners, Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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