..Jewels of Opar , Fameflower or pink baby's-breath

Talinum paniculatum, Adorned with Small, Pink star-Shaped Flowers, Native to the southern United States and frequently cultivated as an ornamental plant, this species features edible lettuce-like leaves that can also be utilized in traditional medicine throughout Asia, as well as in home remedies in the United States. As an annual, it produces dense mounds of chartreuse foliage which are later complemented by slender wands adorned with small, pink star-shaped flowers that mature into distinctive red-orange beads. This plant provides notable interest in late-summer and early-autumn landscapes and is well-suited for autumn floral arrangements and wearable designs. Harvesting is recommended after flowering, once seedpods have formed. The vase life typically extends to seven days or longer, Seed Count Approx - 18 ea 

  SOWING - (Very Fine Seed) Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out once the weather has warmed