The brilliant color of the hibiscus is associated with hot climates, but we in Northeast Ohio can enjoy a relative of the tropical hibiscus, called hardy hibiscus. These flowers give huge ...

Sow seeds thinly about 1/4" deep in well-drained soil. Press the seeds into the soil and gently water." "Seedlings grow relatively fast if given filtered but strong sunlight and lightly fertilized.

One thing I really enjoy is hibiscus purée. I blend the cooked calyxes with some of the infusion and pass it through a fine-mesh sieve, creating a deep purple-red purée that can also be frozen ...