Hibiscussyriacus, scientific name Hibiscussyriacus, is a flowering hardy deciduous shrub plant in the genus Hibiscus of the Malvaceae family Malvaceaea. Hibiscus

Hibiscus flowers

Hibiscus syriacus is a flowering hardy deciduous shrub plant in the genus Hibiscus of the Malvaceae family Malvaceae.

Hibiscus is native to south-central and southeastern China, and was later widely cultivated in most parts of Asia. Hibiscus was collected from the Syrian garden and planted with the word syriacus.

The leaves of hibiscus can be added to tea, and the flowers are edible.

South Korea is also known as Infinity Flower (Korean: 무궁화/無窮花 mugunghwa), and appears as the national flower in the national emblem and national anthem.

Hibiscus has the following excellent varieties:

Blue Chiffon = 'Notwood 3' (flower blue, semi-double petal)

'Diana' (flowers white, single petaled)

'Hamabo' (pale pink, red heart)

Lavender Chiffon = 'Notwoodone'

'Meehanii' (pink, spotted leaves)

'Oiseau Bleu' (flowers blue-purple, chestnut heart)

'Red Heart' (Flower White, Red Heart)