@Cate Evatt-Davey Wow. Now I just learned something tool. Rose of Sharon belongs to the hibiscus genus, which is part of the Malvaceae (mallow) family, making it a relative of other hibiscus species, cotton, and cacao plants. While all Rose of Sharons are hibiscus, not all hibiscus are Rose of Sharon. The tropical hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is commonly grown in warm climates, whereas Rose of Sharon is a hardy, deciduous shrub suited to cooler regions (USDA Zones 5-8) Temperature makes all the difference! Makes perfect sense as I love living in a colder climate. And I giggled with your pipe experience. This is a plant you cannot ignore and it thrives even in challenging environments. Very cool. Sorry it meant losing your Rose of Sharon tree. I'm looking forward to adding that saucy, spicy, beautiful energy into the community. What a great namesake it was!