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Rose-of-sharon

Hypericum calycinum

The Rose-of-sharon is a beautiful shrub that blooms with bright yellow flowers. It's a great plant for gardens and can attract butterflies and bees!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Rose-of-sharon is a deciduous shrub or small tree, typically displaying lush green, lobed leaves. Its most striking feature is its large, trumpet-shaped flowers, which come in shades of white, pink, purple, and blue, often with a contrasting blotch in the center, setting it apart from smaller-flowered shrubs.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyHypericaceaeGenusHypericum
Rose-of-sharon
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Rose-of-sharon

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

4

Interesting facts

Did you know Rose-of-sharon flowers close up at night and open again in the morning?

Hummingbirds love to sip nectar from its big, colorful flowers in late summer and fall.

Its name comes from the biblical Sharon plain, but it's actually native to Asia, not the Middle East!

Some types of Rose-of-sharon can grow to be taller than a basketball hoop!

Special abilities

Ability

Resilient Roots

Rose-of-sharon has strong roots that help it survive dry spells and poor soils, making it very tough.

Ability

Pollution Power

Rose-of-sharon can handle air pollution and difficult city conditions, helping it grow where other plants struggle.

Ability

Persistent Petals

Rose-of-sharon keeps blooming for months, providing a long-lasting nectar source for buzzing insects.

Measurements & details

Height
200-400 cm
Spread
150-300 cm
Flower Size
5-10 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Painted lady butterfly

Vanessa cardui

drinks nectar from flowers

shelters

House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

nests in dense branches

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always be gentle around plants and don't eat any parts without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Rose-of-sharon?

The easiest way to identify Rose-of-sharon is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Rose-of-sharon?

200-400 cm

How wide does Rose-of-sharon spread?

150-300 cm

How big are the flowers on Rose-of-sharon?

5-10 cm

When does Rose-of-sharon bloom?

Summer to fall

Is Rose-of-sharon edible?

Yes

Is Rose-of-sharon toxic?

None

What is Rose-of-sharon's lifecycle?

Perennial

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