What Does Mushrooms Growing On The Bottom Part Of A Rose Of Sharon Mean ?

Question

they are clusters of brownish mushrooms growing about 3ft. top and towards bottom of base

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I will be unable to identify the mushroom.

Growing, directly, on the plant isn't a good sign. Growing directly on the root ball is even worse of a sign. Usually, these will be root rotting fungi. They spell the quick death of your shrub, usually.

Here are a couple of articles to help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/root-rot-in-garden-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-problems.htm