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Jewels of opar 'Limon' ?

15 years ago

I bought me three of these to plant in a bed beside the house on the south side. It doesn't tell me much about it on the little thing that was sticking inside the pot. Does anyone know much about this plant? Is it invasive or does it multiply well or anymore details?

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pfmastin
15 years ago
gardpondr, my regular Jewels of Opar (Talinum paniculatum) is very easy care. I've included a link for you. It does reseed with abandon, but it's not hard to control the seedlings as they are very distinctive (mine are chartreuse). If you don't want it to reseed, you can deadhead it after the flowers fade. I think it's a wonderful plant.

Pam

Here is a link that might be useful: Jewels of Opar
gardnpondr
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you Pam!!!
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