(Talinum paniculatum). A garden superstar with a fun twist! This charming relative of purslane boasts succulent, spinach-like leaves that stay delicious even when the plant starts to flower—perfect for your next salad adventure. The plant’s seedpods come in a dazzling mix of colors—yellow, orange, red, brown, and grey; that look fantastic in dried arrangements or crafty projects. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and spreading up to 3 feet wide, it’s a tough cookie that thrives in poor soil with minimal fuss. It even self-sows, so you’ll have a continuous splash of beauty in your garden.
Specs:
Plant Height: 24-36’
2” soil block
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
varies
PLANT SPACING:
9-12".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
SOIL:
Well-drained soil
USES:
edible, foliage and filler
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest after flowers have dropped and seedpods appear. Expect a vase life of 7 days or more.
SEED SOURCE:
*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly
** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website
(Talinum paniculatum). A garden superstar with a fun twist! This charming relative of purslane boasts succulent, spinach-like leaves that stay delicious even when the plant starts to flower—perfect for your next salad adventure. The plant’s seedpods come in a dazzling mix of colors—yellow, orange, red, brown, and grey; that look fantastic in dried arrangements or crafty projects. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and spreading up to 3 feet wide, it’s a tough cookie that thrives in poor soil with minimal fuss. It even self-sows, so you’ll have a continuous splash of beauty in your garden.
Specs:
Plant Height: 24-36’
2” soil block
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
varies
PLANT SPACING:
9-12".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
SOIL:
Well-drained soil
USES:
edible, foliage and filler
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest after flowers have dropped and seedpods appear. Expect a vase life of 7 days or more.
SEED SOURCE:
*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly
** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website
