Okra
(Abelmoschus esculentus)
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Annual in zone 8B
Sun to partial shade
Easy from seed
Heat tolerant
Must pick every other day at least
Red okra is a dwarf cultivar and planted for ornamental as well as edible use
Other Hibiscus include
Comfort Root
,
Althea
,
Luna Hibiscus
, and
H. rosa-sinensis