The IHS differs in that it is an internet association. Instead of monthly meetings at a fixed geographic location, we are a virtual organization with over 150K members who share their photos and passion for hibiscus. Combined with this web site, which incorporates many different possibilities for members to participate plus our Facebook page, we have an original medium that provides us new ways to enjoy hibiscus. We are also the world wide authority chartered by the International Society for Horticultural Sciences to register all new hybrids of the Rosa-sinensis variety of hibiscus.