Hibiscus is a genus of subtropical woody shrubs and small trees, covered with green, semi-glossy, toothed leaves. The plant is famous for its brightly colored trumpet-shaped flowers with five or more ...

Both hardy and tropical hibiscus plants can survive the winter with a little extra care before cool weather strikes.

Some plants have tiny subtle flowers, so small and hidden you have to seek them out to enjoy them amidst the foliage. Hibiscus is not one of these plants. The flowers of hibiscus are big, brilliant, ...

There are hundreds of types of hibiscus with sizes and colors so varied it would take a lifetime to collect them all. The name of this gorgeous flowering plant comes from the ancient Greek word ...

My tropical hibiscus that I overwinter inside and keep on my patio every summer has flowered poorly this year. The plant is mostly in full sun but does get some shade during the day. All summer, I ...

Hibiscus as an ingredient is getting easier to find in glasses and on plates, and that’s not just because of its eye-catching, ruby-red color. Once seen only in Milwaukee’s international restaurants, ...

For a tangy salad dressing, blend dried hibiscus flowers with olive oil, vinegar, and spices of your choice. This dressing ...

Hibiscus is a potent natural ingredient for hair care, rich in vitamins and antioxidants that promote healthy hair growth. It ...

Hibiscus sabdariffa, used in hibiscus tea and an increasing number of foods and drinks, is also the primary ingredient for sorrel, a holiday drink in Jamaica and elsewhere in the Caribbean. Shown here ...