Hawaiian Lei Flower Guide
Plumeria
Learn about plumeria, one of Hawaii's most beloved lei flowers. Its sweet scent, colorful blossoms and easy stringing make it a favorite for flower lei, home gardens and tropical landscapes.
Plumeria Overview
Plumeria is one of the most popular flowers in Hawaii. It is commercially grown for the flower lei industry. They have a sweet scent and their blossoms can easily be put on a string, making them perfect lei flowers. Plumerias are also a favorite in home gardens and are also a common sight in cemeteries. Because of that, the flower is also called “make-man flower,” meaning “dead man flower.”
