rose of Sharon
noun phrase
rose of Shar·on
-ˈsher-ən 
: a commonly cultivated Asian shrub or small tree (Hibiscus syriacus) having showy bell-shaped rose, purple, or white flowers
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And rose of Sharon is cold hardy too, withstanding temperatures as low as 10 degrees without complaint.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Aug. 2024
Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Rose of Sharon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rose%20of%20Sharon. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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