Grow the Rose of Sharon in full sun to part shade. ... It prefers moist well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. It's hardy in zones 5 to 9, tends to be deer resistant and tolerates the black walnut's toxic juglone.

How do I protect my Rose of Sharon from deer?

Protect rose of Sharon by applying a deep mulch of leaves around the base of the plant after the ground has frozen. It can also be protected from the wind by wrapping it loosely in burlap. Do not wrap tightly or cover the top and remove the wrapping at the end of winter.

Do deer eat Rose of Sharon bushes?

Deer do not like their hairy leaves and stems. ... Answer: As noted in my article, the Rose of Sharon is deer resistant meaning that deer don't normally eat them but if there is no other food available, they will eat Rose of Sharon.