Hibiscus cannabinus (furcellatus) - Salad Hibiscus, Sleepy Hibiscus

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Hibiscus cannabinus (furcellatus) - Salad Hibiscus, Sleepy Hibiscus

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunDry conditionsRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantInvasive plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
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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
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
In stock
$29.95