Jewels of Opar arranged in a vase with edible leaves and a salad on white background.

Jewels of Opar arranged in a vase with edible leaves on white background.

Jewels of Opar leaves cooked and made into a fresh salad with berries in vase.

A close-up of Jewels of Opar berries and edible leaves on white background.

A close-up view of the tiny Jewels of Opar berries and tiny pink blooms against a white background.

Jewels of Opar Seeds

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Min. 100 seeds

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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 Details

Botanical Name: Talinum paniculatum
Life Cycle: Annual
Days to Germinate: 4–7
Days to Maturity: 90–100
Planting Depth: ⅛ in.
Plant Spacing: 6–12 in.
Ideal Temperature: 68–74°F
Frost Hardy: No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

This is a warm-season annual that is not frost hardy, with a spring planting window. Seed is quick off the mark — 4 to 7 days to germinate from a ⅛-inch sowing — and plants reach maturity in 90 to 100 days. It even self-sows, so you will have a continuous splash of beauty in your garden.

FAQ

Can you eat Jewels of Opar?

This charming relative of purslane has succulent, spinach-like leaves that stay delicious even when the plant starts to flower — perfect for your next salad adventure.

What are the colorful pods used for?

The seedpods come in a dazzling mix of yellow, orange, red, brown, and grey, and look fantastic in dried arrangements or crafty projects.

How much space does one Jewels of Opar plant need, and what soil does it want?

Plants grow 2 to 3 feet tall and spread up to 3 feet wide; space them 6 to 12 inches apart in full sun. They are a tough cookie that thrives in poor soil with minimal fuss.