About Auntie Lilli's
Pink and pale yellow 6" flowers bloom summer–fall on burgundy stems. Variegated pink and burgundy leaves..
Stems produce shiny little beads called pearl bodies, nutrient-dense structures that some plants produce to reward ants and other arthropods.
About Spinach, Hibiscus
Young shoots and leaves can be eaten raw, in smoothies, or lightly cooked. Like its cousin okra, leaves can have a pleasantly slippery texture when cooked. Older leaves are used like cabbage leaves to wrap foods. Easily propagated from cuttings. Known by many, many other names, such as "aibika," Queensland greens, sunset hibiscus, slippery cabbage, bele tree, salad tree, and tree spinach.
Pot Size & Price
5.25-in. pot
$16.00
Height
48"–72"
Width
24"–36"
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Plant Traits
Butterflies
Attractive Foliage