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Hibiscus cannabinus
Kenaf, Java JuteFamily: Malvaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
With proper care and protection, this plant can provide a striking display of color and texture in the garden year after year.
Similar plants:
- Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus (Okra, Bamia, Gombo)
- Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus abelmoschus (Musk Mallow)
- Alyogyne hakeifolia, Hibiscus hakeifolius, Cienfuegosia hakeifolia, Fugosia hakeifolia, Alyogyne lilacina (Red-centred Hibiscus, Desert Rose)
- Alyogyne huegelii, Hibiscus geranifolius (Blue Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow, Maple Sugar, Red Hibiscus, Cranberry Shield)
- Hibiscus arnottianus (Hawaiian White Hibiscus, Hau hele, O'ahu White Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus Aurora (Hibiscus Aurora)
- Hibiscus Celia (Double red hibiscus)
- Hibiscus coccineus (Scarlet Hibiscus, Scarlet Rose Mallow, Swamp Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus Country Music (Hibiscus Country Music)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/hibiscus_cannabinus.htm
Salad Hibiscus, Sleepy Hibiscus. Vinous flowers open in the morning, and by 3-4 pm they convolve into a curious fico-like knot. Flowers cover the bush several times a year. Very similar to acetosella, this edible hibiscus is great for salads, rich of vitamin C. Seeds are used for making delicious tea. Very fast growing, form a large bush. Tolerates dry conditions. Grow your edible landscape in no time!
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
In stock
$29.95