Okinawa Spinach Live Plant – Gynura bicolor | 8–12 Inches Tall | Edible Perennial Green | Purple Underside Leaves | Tropical Food Garden | Zones 9–11

Grow a fresh, edible perennial green at home with this live Okinawa Spinach plant (Gynura bicolor), approximately 8–12 inches tall and shipped in a 5–6 inch container. Known for its vibrant green leaves with distinctive purple undersides, Okinawa Spinach is a fast-growing plant that can provide repeated harvests throughout the growing season.

Its mild flavor makes the leaves a versatile addition to salads, stir-fries, smoothies, and other dishes. This easy-to-propagate perennial is also a useful addition to food forests, edible landscapes, container gardens, and home vegetable gardens. Plants may naturally vary in size, shape, and fullness.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Okinawa Spinach plant
✔️ Height: approximately 8–12 inches
✔️ Shipped in a 5–6 inch container
✔️ Healthy, established edible perennial
✔️ Green leaves with purple undersides
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Okinawa Spinach
Botanical Name: Gynura bicolor
Plant Type: Edible perennial leafy green
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Foliage: Green leaves with purple undersides
Sun Requirements: Partial sun to full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11 as a perennial
Colder Zones: Can be grown as an annual
Container Friendly: Yes
Propagation: Easily propagated from cuttings
Best For: Edible gardens, food forests, containers, salads, stir-fries, and smoothies

💡 Care Tip: Place your Okinawa Spinach in a warm location with partial sun to full sun and provide moderate, consistent watering. Harvest young leaves and growing tips regularly to encourage fresh growth. The plant is very easy to propagate from cuttings, making it simple to expand your edible garden. In colder climates, grow it as an annual or protect it from cold temperatures.