Basella rubra. Perennial tropical vine to 30 feet with amazing heat tolerance. While not a true spinach, the edible 4 inch leaves are a substitute for spinach, especially where spinach cannot tolerate the heat. Often grown as an ornamental. Very showy with red stems, white flowers, and dark purple berries.
Basella rubra. Perennial tropical vine to 30 feet with amazing heat tolerance. While not a true spinach, the edible 4 inch leaves are a substitute for spinach, especially where spinach cannot tolerate the heat. Often grown as an ornamental. Very showy with red stems, white flowers, and dark purple berries.
Well draining soil. Zones 7b -11. Drought and heat tolerant
Manufacturer: Grown in USA
SKU: MALSPN