| Henna | |
| Lawsonia inermis |
Gorgeous tropical flowering bush whose leaves contain a yellow dye known as henna.
Description: Small, arid tropical bush, usually only several feet tall. It is fast growing, and can be kept as a container or semi-annual plant.
Hardiness: Marginally frost hardy.
Growing Environment: Henna is native to hot tropical regions, so the plant will not tolerate any frost, but can tolerate very hot and dry conditions.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: The dye has numerous cosmetic uses including as a temporary tattoo.
Native Range: Native to North Africa and the Middle East.