As the sun settles on our region's seasonal shades of tan, yellow and green, I always delight in the splash of bright color popping forth from my prized Rose of Sharon shrub. Though it's a rose only in name, this relative of the hibiscus and hollyhock can grow quite sizeable over time. Tune in to today's installment of Growing on the High Plains to learn more about these ancient flora that bloom in reds, whites, and blues.