Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon is a new take on an old-fashion favorite. With unusual two-tone flowers, this heat and drought-tolerant hibiscus grows into a narrow column to fit in tight spaces. Proven ...

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In the world of garden shrubs, the rose of Sharon has a lot going against it. The leaves are drab with no fall color; the bush is twiggy, stiff and ungainly; and the light-gray bark is simply dull. Daily Journal: SOUTHERN GARDENING: Old roses of Sharon are great in modern gardens