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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Broadleaf
Other: Succulent
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Sow in situ
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Jewels of Opar
Also sold as:
  • Limón

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Date: 2018-10-06
Dried flower stems having turned to seeds.
Location: Ingleside. Illinois
Date: 2022-05-09
Location: Zone 5
Date: 2015-07-26 
Macro image of a tiny Talinum Limon
Location: Zone 5
Date: 2015-07-25 
After blooming the little round pods form with the seeds.
Location: Zone 5
Date: 2015-07-26 
Macro photo of a tiny beautiful little "Limon" and seed pod.
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2012-05-23
Location: Ingleside. Illinois
Date: 2022-03-04
Location: My backyard.
Date: 2014-07-16
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date: 2015-06-15
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-10-05

Date: 2012-04-18

Date: 2012-04-18
Location: Ingleside. Illinois
Date: 2022-04-10

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
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Photo by MrsBinWY
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2012-04-14
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2012-05-23
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2012-04-14
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2012-04-14
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2012-05-23

Date: 2012-04-18
Location: West Branch,Iowa
Date: 2013-08-04
Seedling from stray seed.

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
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