Hibiscus

My Hibiscus 

August 15,-August 18, 2013

I LOVE this plant! My son and I went out every morning to check progress. We thought our flower would bloom yellow, to our surprise it had a beautiful purple down in the middle!

A Few Facts About Hibiscus

• hummingbirds and butterflies Love them!
• they need at least six hours of sun a day
• hibiscus flowers seldom last more than a day 
• dried hibiscus is editable and can be candied or used in a tea
• It's the national flower of South Korea and Malaysia

 People with kidney problems often use Hibiscus tea as a natural diuretic.

Hibiscus is a great source of vitamin C and makes a wonderful tea! Take a look at this video and learn how to make tea.

How to make tea