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East India Sorrel Plant

Hibiscus sabdariffa
Malvaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Used to make the beverage roselle. Red flecked yellow blooms develop dark red fleshy calyces to dry or use fresh. Tart, lemony cranberry flavor.

Source of plant

Nichols Garden Nursery, Richters, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

tender perennial, food