Ornamental Okra
Abelmoschusesculentus 'Kakuhou'

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
Species: esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
Cultivar: Kakuhou

Synonym:Hibiscus esculentus

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed