Fame Flower Seeds

Fame Flower Seeds - Talinum paniculatum - Jewels of Opar - Java Ginseng - Tu ren shen

Talinum paniculatum
Jewels of Opar
Java Ginseng
Tu ren shen

Hardy to Zone 8, or Grow as an Annual
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Germination Tested November 22, 2024: 70%

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

$6.95 CAD

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Expected to restock in December 2026.

Fame Flower or Jewels of Opar is a heat and drought tolerant leafy green and cut flower. It has sprays of dainty pink flowers, and later, red spherical seed pods that are great for dried or everlasting bouquets.

Lesser known is the fact that the leaves are incredibly tasty and nutritious! They are crunchy and succulent and not at all bitter even during the heat of the summer. The flavour is really mild, like lettuce. It fills the gap for leafy greens in mid summer when spinach and lettuce are bitter and bolting. The leaves are great in salads, smoothies, sandwiches, and cooked like spinach. It is a "must-grow" in my opinion!

Fame Flower is related to purslane, a nutrient powerhouse, and is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, iron & potassium. It also contains mucilage which is hydrating. This plant is also called Java Ginseng, and is used medicinally in South America, Africa and Asia.

Bees and other pollinators love the flowers. Pests such as aphids do not seem to bother this plant at all. The flower stalks can reach about 3 feet tall.

Perennial in USDA Zones 8-10, but easily grown as an annual in other zones. May self seed- cut off flowers after blooming to prevent this.

Growing Instructions

These plants love warmth and are not frost hardy. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. I use a regular potting soil for seedlings such as promix. Plant out after danger of frost. Germination can take up to 2 weeks. The plants prefer full sun or partial shade. Plants tend to make more flowers in full sun, but larger leaves in part shade.

Shipping & Returns

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Local Pickup

Local Pickup is available for free at Baba Yaga's Kitchen on Swayne Road in Errington. Select "Pickup" at checkout. Pickup times are ONLY Monday to Wednesday, 10am-8pm. We will send you an email when your order is ready for pickup.

Please note that our farm sites are private residences and are not open to the public.

Shipping within Canada

We ship seeds in Canada via Canada Post's regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-4 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally letter mail takes up to 6 weeks, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.

Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery and/or tracking.

Larger bulbs and plants are usually sent via tracked flat rate box.

Shipping to the US

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International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.

International shipping countries include: Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. (List updated Aug 31, 2026)

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Refund Policy

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