Jewels of Opar

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

Lobelia

Petunia

Zinnia

Plant Details

Common name

Jewels of Opar
Botanical name

Talinum paniculatum
Variety

Limon
Zone

Grow as an annual.
Light

Sun
Height

22-24" (56-61 cm)
Habit

Upright
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Deborah W.'s collection
Mary M.'s collection

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