Red Malabar Spinach Live Plant – Basella alba 'Rubra' – Heat-Loving Edible Climbing Vine

Scientific name: Basella alba 'Rubra'

Heat-Loving Climbing Green for Summer Gardens

Red Malabar Spinach is a vigorous warm-season vine grown for glossy leaves and reddish-purple stems. It performs well in hot summer conditions and can be trained on a trellis, fence, or other support.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
• Type: Warm-season annual in most of the United States; perennial in frost-free climates
• Height: 6 feet or more with support
• Bloom: Late summer

What You'll Receive

Well-rooted plants in nursery pots, ready to transplant. Plant height and seasonal appearance vary naturally.

Arrival Support

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Shipping

Check agricultural restrictions to confirm this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.

We cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.

Ideal Shipping Temperature: up to 85°F.