Hibiscus

Ever wonder where that tea or bubble water flavor comes from? Apparently, it's these blooms. Hardy mostly in tropical locations. hibiscus is commonly found in tree form at your local garden nursery when temperatures rise about 70. But gardeners in the south and southwest can also find these big, showy blooms in mound ground form. They add a bit of tropical whimsy to outdoor spaces.

Hibiscus are beautiful plants, bearing large trumpet-like blooms in a range of colours, depending on the species. There are two main types – hardy deciduous hibiscus ( used in outdoor planting schemes) and tender evergreen hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, which is grown as a house plant. Hardy hibiscus is also called rose of Sharon.