The listing, Red Shield, Red Leaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) has ended.
Young red leaves can be added to sandwiches, salads, or used in stir fries. Flowers that only open for one day can be used in salads.
The leaves are green with red veins, instead of red, when not in full sun. This plant doesn't mind drought conditions and requires little care. Red Leaf Hibiscus readily self seeds, is very easy to transplant or propagate from cuttings.
Plant at least 2 feet apart. Prune to make bushier. Seed packet states it is perennial in zones 9B-11.
15 seeds