noun
rose of Sharon; Hibiscus syriacus
Refers to the flowering shrub Hibiscus syriacus. Cross-referenced with 木槿 (むくげ), which is the more common name for this plant. キハチス is a less common synonym, possibly dialectal or older.
See also: 木槿
キハチスは夏に美しい花を咲かせる。
The rose of Sharon blooms beautifully in summer.
庭にキハチスを植えた。
I planted a rose of Sharon in the garden.
More common name for the same plant (Hibiscus syriacus). キハチス is a less frequent synonym.
The origin of キハチス is uncertain. It may be an older or dialectal name for the plant, while むくげ (木槿) is the standard term.