Hibiscus

flowering plants · tropical · colorful blooms

Hundreds of kinds. The hibiscus family is really big, with several hundred different species growing naturally in warm, tropical, and subtropical places all around the world.

Showy showstoppers. Hibiscus flowers are famous for being really large and eye-catching, which is why so many people grow them in gardens and pots.

Different forms. Hibiscus plants come in many styles: some are small herbs that live for just a season, others are tough perennials that keep coming back, and some grow into shrubs or even small trees.

Part of mallow family. Hibiscus belongs to a plant family called Malvaceae, which also includes cotton and okra.

Loves the heat. These flowers thrive in warm climates and are native to places across the world where it stays hot most of the year.