rose of Sharon
Hardy flowering shrub
Rose of Sharon refers to two different plants.
In North America, it's a hardy shrub (Hibiscus syriacus) with showy flowers in pink, purple, or white, popular in gardens and hedges.
In biblical usage and British English, it typically means a low-growing flowering plant, possibly a crocus or tulip.
The phrase appears in the Song of Solomon as a symbol of beauty: I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
Exemption from death
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- KoreanOf the peninsula nation
- national flowerOfficial floral emblem
- eternityBoundless temporal existence
divine · femininity · purity · love · rebirth · persistence · faith · hope
Tropical flowering shrub
- shrubSmall woody plant
- mallowSoft-leaved flowering herb
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
- bloomingProducing flowers now
perennial · garden · botanical · ornamental · landscaping · cultivar · hardy · petal
Refined, graceful quality
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- lovelinessPleasing beauty or charm
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- showyExcessively eye-catching
splendor · charm · radiance · picturesque · colorful · delicate · striking · eye-catching
Middle Eastern nation
- Holy LandSacred ground, three faiths
- scriptureSacred religious writings
- Song of SolomonBiblical erotic poetry
- symbolismRepresenting concepts through images
sacred · devotional · hymn · spiritual · beloved · blessing · promised · covenant
Ability to endure adversity
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- drought-tolerantAble to withstand aridity
adaptability · survival · robustness · steadfastness · vitality · recovery · thriving · vigorous
immortality
Exemption from death
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- KoreanOf the peninsula nation
- national flowerOfficial floral emblem
eternity · divine · femininity · purity · love · rebirth · persistence · faith · hope
hibiscus
Tropical flowering shrub
blooming · perennial · garden · botanical · ornamental · landscaping · cultivar · hardy · petal · stamen
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- lovelinessPleasing beauty or charm
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
showy · splendor · charm · radiance · picturesque · colorful · delicate · striking · eye-catching · decorative
Israel
Middle Eastern nation
- Holy LandSacred ground, three faiths
- scriptureSacred religious writings
- Song of SolomonBiblical erotic poetry
symbolism · sacred · devotional · hymn · spiritual · beloved · blessing · promised · covenant · pastoral
hardiness
Ability to endure adversity
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
drought-tolerant · adaptability · survival · robustness · steadfastness · vitality · recovery · thriving · vigorous · unfussy
- sacred flowerssacred lotus, passionflower, passion flower, Easter lily, lotus
- Bible plantsacacia, almond, almond blossom, almond tree, aloe
- Mallowsmallow, hibiscus, hollyhock, okra, winecup
- Clusiaceaemangosteen, hypericum, gamboge, St. John's wort
- HypericumSt. John's wort
- St. John's WortsSt. John's wort, goatweed
rose of Sharonhybrid tea rose
Bred ornamental flowering shrub
garden rose · cabbage rose · wild rose · dog rose · climbing rose
rose, Sharon, roses, rosier, rosiest, rosily, roseate, rosette, rosettes