Hibiscus sabdariffa
ROSELLA, ROSELLE
Malvaceae-Malvoideae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or annual

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: India-Subcontinent, Tropical Asia

Other Botanical Names: Abelmoschus cruentus, Furcaria sabdariffa, Hibiscus acetosus, H. cruentus, H. fraternus, H. gossypifolius, H. palmatilobus, H. sanguineus, H. subdariffa, Sabdariffa rubra

Other Common Names: Jamaica Sorrel, Red Sorrel

 
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Hibiscus sabdariffa
ROSELLA, ROSELLE
Malvaceae-Malvoideae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or annual

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & red

Flowering Time: early autumn to late autumn

Leaves: mid green

Edibility: herbalist herb, edible fruit, leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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