Jewels of Opar

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A member of the purslane family, this beautiful mounded bright green foliage stands up to heat and drought. The reward for stress on this plant is even brighter chartreuse color. The endurance to adverse conditions makes it easy to grow in full sun in either gardens or containers.

Companion Plants

Zinnia

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Zinnia

A favorite from Grandma's garden. This popular annual features brightly colored flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. An outstanding cut flower. Frequent cutting for bouquets promotes reblooming.

Petunia

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Petunia

This all-time favorite enlivens the garden with a profusion of blooms and is irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds. Splendid in hanging baskets and containers. Super planted with verbena, marigold, zinnia, geranium  or other annuals.

Lobelia

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Lobelia

Low-growing growth bears vibrant dainty flowers in abundance. Invites butterflies and provides season-long color. Allow to gently cascade beyond the garden's edge, down a stone wall or over the rim of a container. Geranium, coleus, zinnia and spikes are all lovely complements.

Details

Common name

Jewels of Opar

Botanical name

Talinum paniculatum

Variety

Limon

Zone

Grow as an annual.

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Bloom time

summer

Light

sun

Height

22-24" (56-61 cm)

Habit

upright

Water

1-2 times per week

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

keep weed-free