Auntie Lilli's South Sea Salad, also known as the BeLe Tree, Sunset Muskmallow, Sunset Hibiscus, and South Sea Salad Tree. It is a low-maintenance plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It has lush edible foliage and edible flowers that can add flavor to meals. The leaves are high in vitamins A and C, iron, and protein, and can be eaten raw in salads. The leaves can also be lightly cooked similarly to spinach or added to soups. When cooked, they become slimy similar to okra adding a thickener to soups. 
 
Leaves can appear tri-colored when they mature. The flowers can also be tri-colored. Salad Tree is in the mallow family which includes many edible hibiscus plants. 
 
Native to Asia
Mature height of 3-6'and 2-3' wide
Prefers full sun to part shade and will definitely enjoy shade in Florida summers
Enjoys moist well draining soils  
 
Comes in Sizes:
1 gal
4" Pot
Rooted Cutting
 
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