Abelmoschus esculentus
Okra, Gumbo, Lady's Finger
Family: Malvaceae Mallow
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White, yellow |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container |
| Height | 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m |
| Spread | 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Green |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |