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Althea, Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syracus

Description:

Noticed this flower trailing over our west fence with the bee buried inside. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_sy...

Habitat:

Becomes semi wild and profuse - Colourful and encourages pollen lovers.

Notes:

Rose of Sharron is a common namein Europe and N. America Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_sy...

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5 Comments

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

That little insect put big life for this pretty flower..!!

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Mick use comma and remove bracket. Like to know where it called Althea.

p.young713
p.young713 12 years ago

Pretty Photo!!

MickGrant
MickGrant 12 years ago

Thanks Karen - a space in-time!

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Stunning!

MickGrant
Spotted by
MickGrant

Ripley, Ohio, USA

Spotted on Aug 22, 2011
Submitted on Aug 22, 2011

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