I have plants, have tried it and found it to be too mild a flavor to be useful for me. Look it up in "wichapedia"(sp)for a lot of detail as various parts of the plant are used. It does add a lot of color.

It is a pretty plant. John, the one you gave me is growing well. I can't thank you enough!! I didn't realize what you gave me until just now!!! Now I am waiting for the calyx to steep for tea. It is a very popular tea in places like egypt or thailand. I have had it, and like it alot.

I grow it for the calyxes, which I make into tea. Plant in spring, and they're fat and ready to harvest beginning in November. Yum! I just blogged about it a few days ago.

Here is a link that might be useful: Roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa