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Talinum paniculatum (Fameflower, Jewels of Opar)

Talinum paniculatum Talinum paniculatum 'Limon' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Park Seed

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Talinum paniculatum tah-LY-num pah-nik-yew-LAY-tum Common Name: Fameflower, Jewels of Opar Genus: Talinum
This tuberous-rooted tender perennial is related to portulaca, but has fleshy green leaves and delicate, wiry flower stalks. Stalks have a fine, see-through texture. Minute hot pink flowers are followed by carmine-colored seed pods that are showier than the flowers. The variety 'Kingwood Gold' has chartreuse foliage. Plants can grow to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide.
 Noteworthy characteristics: This plant is excellent in mixed containers and window boxes. It self-seeds prolifically and will self-sow into any garden soil.
 Care: Provide poor to moderately rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.
 Propagation: Divide in spring, or start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date.
 Problems: Sometimes bothered by aphids.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Characteristics Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Container, Suitable as Annual
Style , Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest
Type ,Annuals

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