Plumeria, Hawaiian name melia, is the most commonly used flower for lei in Hawaii, although it isn’t native to Hawaii. It’s native to Central and South America. At this time of year, it’s blooming all ...

Learn how to grow plumeria, a tropical tree and shrub beloved for its delicate, fragrant flowers. Many people know plumeria for its fragrant flowers, which are famously used in Hawaiian leis. A ...