Re: Roselle [Hibiscus sabdariffa]


AWESOME Jim!  And I adore Red Zinger - that's my favorite!   Can I
have dibs on a  few seeds when it produces some?
thanks!


On Apr 5, 2005 2:22 PM, james singer <islandjim1@verizon.net> wrote:
> I just added an image of a H. sabdariffa flower--the roselle--to my
> photo briefcase.
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/4zkhk
> 
> For those unfamiliar with this plant, it is the basis of popular soft
> drinks in Central America and the Caribbean. It is also what puts the
> zing in Red Zinger tea. It's an annual even here. Grows to 7 feet in a
> season. Self-seeds all over the place. Purple leaves are terrific in
> salads, not only for taste, but color. Flowers are pretty, but short
> lived.
> 
> Island Jim
> Southwest Florida
> 27.0 N, 82.4 W
> Hardiness Zone 10
> Heat Zone 10
> Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
> Maximum 100 F [38 C]
> 
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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