Hibiscus syriacus 'Minsyble9' PP31,152 ~ Monrovia® Chateau™ de Versailles Rose of Sharon blue-bloom IMAGES: Photoset by waferboard

IMAGES:  Photoset by waferboard

Needs to be planted near either Viburnum 'Huron' or 'Chippewa' to produce berries

Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron butterfly' kz1

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Upright stems sporting fluffy burgundy bottle-brush like flower spikes bloom throughout summer and turn brown in fall

Hibiscus syriacus 'Minsyble9' PP31,152 ~ Monrovia® Chateau™ de Versailles Rose of Sharon blue-bloom IMAGES: Photoset by waferboardMonrovia Chateau de Versailles Rose of Sharon is a woody perennial with a vase shaped habit, sturdy upright stems, and finely lobed dark green foliage. Huge blue violet flowers with show dark raspberry centers bloom throughout summer until the first frost attracting butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and moist well drained soils. A Monrovia exclusive. Type: Perennial Origins: China Height: 4' 6' Spread: 3. 5' 4 Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9