Rose of Sharon

[siwash]

Hi folks,

I have a Rose of Sharon plant in my yard. They are related to the hibiscus. Can these be safely consumed? My tort is a hermanns hatchling

Thanks!

Rob

 

[Itort]

Rowe of Sharon is Hibiscus syriacus.

 

[Redfoot NERD]

Hi folks,

I have a Rose of Sharon plant in my yard. They are related to the hibiscus. Can these be safely consumed? My tort is a hermanns hatchling

Thanks!

Rob

Absolutely Rob.. they are Hibiscus { Althea }

Terry K

 

[siwash]

Can I feed him both the leaves and the flower?

Thanks!

 

[Redfoot NERD]

Can I feed him both the leaves and the flower?

Thanks!

Absolutely! Best staple there is...

NERD

 

[Madkins007]

Most of the nutrition is in the calyx- the little 'fruit-like' structure under the flower. LOADED with calcium and nutrients. The leaves and flowers are certainly tasty and nutritious, but not a lot of actual calcium in them.

 

[elegans]

All "Rose of Sharon" (althea) are Hibiscus , but not all Hibiscus are "Rose of Sharon" this is sometimes confusing for people that are not gardners. Great plants; and if you do not have a yard, find a friend and offer to buy one and plant it there so that you can get free food! I know at least a couple of apartment dwellers that have done this with success. Best wishes Douglas Beard / Flora & Fauna