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14 years ago

Hi,

I found a flowering bush/tree that I remember from my grandmother's house when I was a child. I'd love to know the name of the plant so I can purchase one. I'm not sure how much you can see in the pic, but the tree is a thin plant that grows quite tall; I believe the picture of the flower is clear.

Thanks so much for your help.

Hmmm... how do I post the pics?

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kittybork
Original Author
14 years ago
Ok I figured out that I couldn't upload a pic, so here is a link.

Here is a link that might be useful: Flower/bush
lindac
14 years ago
Althea....rose of sharon...a member of the hibiscus family.
Linda C
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
14 years ago
Rose of Sharon, yes, but the correct botanical name for the plant is Hibiscus syriacus. FWIW, depending on location, "rose of sharon" is common name applied to other plants as well, most notably St. John's Wort or any member of the genus Hypericum.
Kathy Johnson
14 years ago
Kittybork, how far from the Arkansas state line are you? If you're close enough, there's going to be an in-person plant swap August 22 in Magnolia, Ar. There's more information about it on the Southern Forum or the Get Together Forum.

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