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Hibiscus sabdariffa/Roselle
Foliage
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Foliage
Young plants ready for sale at a nurseryi
Flowers resemble those of cotton plant
Flowers turn darker pink as they age through the day
The red calyx may be eaten fresh or in a salad
These red calyces will be ready to be munched on in a day or so
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Scientific Name:
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Common Name:
Roselle
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Fall
Flower color:
Various
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
A perennial, but grown mostly as an annual. Does not bloom until the days become short in October. Hpowever, where winters are very mild, they will flower in spring after the short days of late winter. The calyx, at the base of each flower, edible and used in making juice, jam, jelly, and sauces.