Jewels of Opar

  • Common Name: Jewels of Opar
  • Botanical Name: Talinum paniculatum
  • Family name: Fameflower Family
  • Type: Perennial
  • Zone Hardiness: 8–11
  • Height: 2 to 3ft
  • Width: 2 to 3ft
  • Blooms: Small, star-shaped pink flowers in loose clusters (panicles)
  • Bloom time: June to October
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade
  • Leaves: Succulent, fleshy, narrow, and green to bluish-green leaves
  • Maintenance: Low for beginners; drought tolerant but benefits from regular watering during dry periods
  • Tolerates: Drought, heat, poor soils, and moderate shade
  • Attracts: bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
  • Texas Superstar: No
  • Texas Native: No
  • Invasive: No