Perennial – Variegated Jewel of Opar

Variegated Jewel of Opar 

Botanical name: talinum paniculatum ‘variegatum’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-3 ft in height with a spread of 2-3 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 8-12 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green, white, purple 

Flower color: pink/red/purple

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by tube division 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, flower garden, container plant, edging 

Special features: attracts pollinators, drought tolerant, heat tolerant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the spring, summer, and fall months 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  clay, loam 

Companion plants: petunias, verbenas, coleus 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: potentially invasive