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Purple Pillar®
Hibiscus
You've never seen a rose of Sharon like this before!
Also called hibiscus syriacus, Purple Pillar® is a totally unique rose of Sharon: it naturally grows as a narrow column instead of a wide, spreading plant. It gets to be just 4-5' (1.2-1.5 m) wide and 10-16' tall! Think of what you could do with that: screens, hedges, patio containers. Anywhere you need a little privacy and/or color in a narrow space, this plant is a great choice. Like most hibiscus, it will do best in full sun. Hibiscus syraiacus is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
In summer, each stem is packed along its entire length with purple blooms. This unusual columnar habit makes it a real space saver - if you thought you didn't have enough space to grow a rose of Sharon, Purple Pillar is perfect for you. Try it in containers, or flanking your front door, or simply as a quirky accent in your landscape.
Awards: Green Thumb award, Direct Gardening Association; Silver medal, Plantarium 2016.
| Blossom Color | Purple |
| Bloom Season | Summer through Fall |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Height | |
| Width | 48-60 in |
| Spacing | 48-60 in |
| Container Sizes | 32 |
| Hardiness Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Wildlife Attracted | Bees,Butterflies,Hummingbirds |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Features | You've never seen a rose of Sharon like this before! Also called hibiscus syriacus, Purple Pillar® is a totally unique rose of Sharon: it naturally grows as a narrow column instead of a wide, spreading plant. It gets to be just 4-5' (1.2-1.5 m) wide and 10-16' tall! Think of what you could do with that: screens, hedges, patio containers. Anywhere you need a little privacy and/or color in a narrow space, this plant is a great choice. Like most hibiscus, it will do best in full sun. Hibiscus syraiacus is hardy to USDA Zone 5. In summer, each stem is packed along its entire length with purple blooms. This unusual columnar habit makes it a real space saver - if you thought you didn't have enough space to grow a rose of Sharon, Purple Pillar is perfect for you. Try it in containers, or flanking your front door, or simply as a quirky accent in your landscape. Awards: Green Thumb award, Direct Gardening Association; Silver medal, Plantarium 2016. |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses | |
| Maintenance Notes | The narrow habit of Purple Pillar rose of Sharon means it creates few to no branches, so little to no pruning is required. If you want to prune your hibiscus syriacus, do so in early spring. In areas that experience snow fall, avoid planting it where it might be dumped on by snow falling off of the roof - yours, or your neighbors. |
