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Have You Met the Rose of Sharon?

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In an Old Testament Bible reference to Jesus the Christ as the Rose of Sharon we see a mention of Him as the church’s Bridegroom, a concept well established in the New Testament. Many common plant names have roots based on Bible people or events.

The Lenten Rose tends to bloom during the traditional Lent season, and Solomon’s Seal comes from King Solomon’s name, partly because his record of describing plants ranged from “…the cedars of Lebanon to the hyssop…”. The tradition behind Lily of the Valley and other examples are also interesting to study.

My favorite Rose of Sharon plant is white. A very hardy plant, it adapts to being shaped into a small tree and when loaded with blooms this tree’s branches remind of a weeping willow. But they spring upright again after blooming season.

It is prolific bloomer in the heat of summer. Birds love it, and hummingbirds are quite greedy about the flower’s nectar. The tree provides a bit of cooling shade from our southern sun which is especially nice for the small hydrangea I have potted under this one.

The quiz below will either test your knowledge of this delightful plant or teach you about Rose of Sharon if you are unfamiliar with it. Learning more about the true Rose of Sharon provides you with the most important knowledge of all.

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    Rose of Sharon is a deciduous plant.

    • True
    • False
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    Rose of Sharon is unrelated to the rose.

    • True
    • False
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    Rose of Sharon is a hibiscus.

    • True
    • False
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    Rose of Sharon is a plant with many colored varieties.

    • True
    • False
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    Some Rose of Sharon plants produce seedlings profusely.

    • True
    • False
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    A few varieties of Rose of Sharon leaf out in early spring.

    • True
    • False
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    Rose of Sharon bloom in late winter.

    • True
    • False
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    Rose of Sharon is a slow-growing plant.

    • True
    • False
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    The Rose of Sharon pictured above is a Diana.

    • True
    • False
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    The Blue Chiffon Rose of Sharon is a true blue color.

    • True
    • False
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    Rose of Sharon plants can live as long as 25 years.

    • True
    • No
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    Rose of Sharon are easily propagated via cuttings.

    • True
    • No

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Written by robertatalloni

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  4. Have You Met the Rose of Sharon?

    You got 12 out of 12 right!

    I have three in my yard. They are in full blooms right now. White with the pink center.

    • Oh I know yours is a beautiful sight! No wonder you aced the quiz. :- ) Our solid white variety is just beginning its bloom season. Everyday is showier and showier. We been watching some (much like yours) that we gave to a neighbor put on their for a couple of weeks now.