Description
(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.
- Plant type: annual
- Height: 12 to 18 in
- Site: full sun
- Days to maturity: 120 to 150 days
- Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
- Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest after flowers have dropped and seedpods appear. Expect a vase life of 7 days or more.