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Morning Star Althea

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Morning Star’
$189.00 - $290.00
A beautiful deciduous flowering shrub known for its delicate white blooms, lush green foliage, and upright, bushy growth. Grows about 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. Thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and adds elegant summer color and natural beauty to Texas landscapes.
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Morning Star Althea

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Morning Star’

Morning Star Althea produces an abundance of lovely white flowers that brighten landscapes throughout the summer months. The blooms feature soft, overlapping petals and delicate centers, creating a graceful contrast against the rich green foliage. Its sturdy branching develops into a full, upright form that provides attractive structure throughout the growing season. Reaching about 6 to 8 feet tall and spreading 4 to 6 feet wide at maturity, it creates a beautiful presence that works well in borders, foundation plantings, flowering hedges, and accent plantings.

  • Deciduous flowering shrub
  • White summer blooms with delicate centers
  • Upright, bushy growth habit
  • Moderate growth rate
  • Excellent for borders, foundation plantings, flowering hedges, and accent plantings

Morning Star Althea thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, it offers beautiful summer flowers, attractive foliage, and reliable seasonal interest in Texas landscapes.

Special Features

Heat And Drought Tolerant
Tolerates Alkaline Soil
Full Sun To Part Shade
Summer Blooms
Attracts Pollinators
Deciduous Shrub
Leaf Retention:Deciduous
Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus ‘Morning Star’
Sun Needs:Full sun
Maturity:8' H x 5' W
Leaf Color:Red and white blooms bring seasonal color in spring, followed by a shift to yellow in fall for a changing display suited to North Texas gardens.
Flower Color:Red & White
Bloom Times:Spring & Summer
Fall Color:Yellow

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Red Heart Althea
Scientific NameHibiscus syriacus ‘Morning Star’Hibiscus syriacus ‘Red Heart’
Size at Maturity8' H x 5' W8' H x 6' W
Leaf RetentionDeciduousDeciduous
Fall ColorYellowYellow
Flower ColorRed & WhiteRed & White
Bloom TimesSpring & SummerSpring & Summer
Sizes Available15 gal15 gal
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