Family: Malvaceae

Turk’s cap is a  dense shrub with a spreading, upright habit. A relative of hibiscus, Turk’s cap blossom resembles a drooping, unopened hibiscus flower. It is a lovely ornamental that can be used as a culinary herb, in salads, and as a natural dye. However, it’s not often used in lei because the flowers stain clothing. An easy plant to propagate, take hardwood or softwood cuttings, dip in rooting hormone (although not necessary), and plant in a moist medium. 

Plant Uses:

• Container plant
• Cut flower
• Edible
• Hedge
• Lei flower
• Ornamental
• Privacy / screening

Plant Dangers:

• No dangers