Abelmoschus esculentus 'Red Burgundy' ~ Red Burgundy Okra edible The leaves

The leaves

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The flattened 5-petaled flowers are a vibrant bright cherry red with a look of hand streaked dark purple on the petals and in the center and bloom from late spring throughout summer

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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Red Burgundy' ~ Red Burgundy Okra edible The leavesRed Burgundy Okra is a highly productive tropical annual with an upright habit and deeply cut foliage on burgundy stems. Highly productive, the 6" edible burgundy pods stay tender even with age and have a mild sweet nuttiness. The large hibiscus like flowers are linen yellow with a bold burgundy eye and bloom in early to mid summer. Grows best with full sun in fertile and moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Tropical Africa Height: 4' 6'