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Key characteristics

Family: Malvaceae
Height: 8 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Flower color: Lavender with a lacy, anemone-like center
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Late summer (July to September)
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove dead wood
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Shrubs

Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodone'

Lavender Chiffon Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodone' is a deciduous shrub that blooms in mid to late summer with large, semi-double flowers. The blooms feature a delicate blend of soft pink to lavender petals, with a prominent dark red eye at the center. These flowers add a graceful touch to landscapes, providing a lasting color display throughout the warmer months.

Originating from the breeding efforts of the U.S.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late summer (July to September)

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Juniper · Beautyberry · Larkspur · Pincushion flower · Wallflower · Grape hyacinth

Design tip

The semi-double, anemone-like flowers give ‘Lavender Chiffon’ a softer texture than single-flowered Rose of Sharon. Use its repeated lavender blooms to create rhythm through a long summer border without adding excessive visual weight.

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