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Purple Double Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

Plant portrait: Ruffled violet-purple blossoms opening across a tall summer shrub.

Garden rhythm: Deciduous; summer into fall, sun to part sun, moderate water.

Garden companions: Visited by bees when floral structure allows access. Highly attractive to hummingbirds.

Worth noticing: Record how its purple changes from morning shade to Texas afternoon light.

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