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Hibiscus syriacus

Shrub

HomeShrubHibiscus syriacus

Found wild on mountain slopes, though the original habitat is obscure.

Family: Malvaceae
Height: 3 m / 10 ft
Sun, Semi-shade
Light, Medium and Heavy Soil
Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 4 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 2 of 5
Other Uses: 2 of 5

Native Habitat

Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus Hibiscus syriacus native habitat is Found wild on mountain slopes, though the original habitat is obscure.

Edible Uses

Young leaves - raw or cooked. A very mild flavour, though slightly on the tough side, they make an acceptable addition to the salad bowl. A tea is made from the leaves or the flowers. Flowers - raw or cooked. A mild flavour and mucilaginous texture, they are delightful in salads, both for looking at and for eating. Root - it is edible but very fibrousy. Mucilaginous, without very much flavour.

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