Red Malabar Spinach specialty green

Basella alba 'Red Malabar Spinach'

AnnualBasellaceae

Red Malabar Spinach specialty green
Edible
USDA zones10 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Bloom color
Red, purple, green

Garden uses

BorderContainerIndoor

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Red Malabar Spinach' specialty green (Basella alba 'Red Malabar Spinach') is an annual for borders and containers. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full or part sun. It loves heat and is grown for salad and stir-fry greens. The flowers are red, purple, and green, and they attract butterflies and bees.

Pairs well with Peaches And Cream dahlia, Citronella grass, and N'Joy pothos.