Fame Flower Seeds
Fame Flower Seeds - Talinum paniculatum - Jewels of Opar - Java Ginseng - Tu ren shen
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
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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
Growing Instructions
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, and Internationally for a flat rate of $20*. Shipping costs to the US will include the cost of a phytosanitary inspection and certificate, as well as tariffs.
Live plants, bulbs, and bulbils can only be shipped within Canada.
Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars, and may change without notice.
Shipping in Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-3 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally orders take longer, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.
Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery.
Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
Shipping charges to the US will also now include a government phytosanitary inspection and certificate. This will be bundled into the shipping cost. We ship via Canada Post, and any applicable duties will be calculated at checkout. So far (as of Sept 1, 2025), it's looking like there are no duties charged on seeds.
Please expect delays for US shipping, as during busy times it can take up to 2 weeks for us to book a phytosanitary inspection.
Shipping Internationally
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: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/news-and-media/service-alerts.page
Please reach out if your country is not on this list, email us and we will try to arrange an alternate shipping option.
Return Policy
If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.
Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
Customer Reviews
Less than 50% were viable.
So great to find a Canadian source of difficult to find seeds. Seeds were sent quickly and packaged well. Thanks a lot
I was delighted to browse the Cicada catalogue and find these unusual seeds. I look forward to planting them and seeing how they grow.
Great seeds
Some seeds finally are germinating. The process is very slow and particular. Instructions on what medium would have been helpful.
Seller is responsive.
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Did not germinate.
