Java Ginseng (Talinum paniculatum)
Regular price $14.95Java Ginseng is a perennial herb/succulent sub-shrub in the Talinaceae family that is native to much of the western hemisphere. It is commonly known as Fameflower, Jewels-of-Opar, or Pink Baby's-breath and can be grown purely as an ornamental plant or for it's myriad medicinal uses.
Java Ginseng is a hardy plant with a delicate look. It sports succulent leaves that are glossy and bright green with wispy sprays of pink flowers, and is a very easy plant to grow with little care. As it becomes more mature, the plant begins to clump, and become semi-creeping. We plant Java Ginseng under fruit trees in our food forest, mixed in with herb beds, or as a focal point along pathways.
The younger, tender leaves and shoots can be harvested as vegetables and used in salads. But don't let it's rather delicate and light appearance fool you; Java Ginseng can grow quite large and, although somewhat short-lived, it is a very hardy herb!
Plant Type:
Perennial Evergreen Herb
Java Ginseng is a fast growing herb that can be grown as an annual for smaller harvests in colder climates.
Jewels of Opar is a succulent shrub.
Harvest Season:
Year-round; Blooms year-round.
Mature Size:
1-2 ft tall and wide
Soil & Moisture:
Does well in poor soils. Likes sandy, well-draining soil. Excellent for rock gardens and hot areas, as well as rich moist dense areas.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11 as a perennial, 4-11 as an annual; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Grown from seed and cutting and able to harvest within the growing season.
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