False Roselle

Hibiscus acetosella 'Red Shield' Malvaceae

Other names

Red Leaf Hibiscus

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Annual

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Pinetree Garden Seeds

Description

A very dramatic plant with both dark burgundy, deeply cut leaves and dark burgundy flowers. It is hardy to zone 10 and with mulch will work in somewhat cooler zones. It also flowers readily when grown as an annual.

USDA Hardiness Zone

10