Basella rubra - Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Untreated Red Malabar spinach is a wonderful edible ornamental plant, and it is extremely heat tolerant, providing large amounts of nutritious greens long after other plants in the garden have succumbed to the summer heat. This beautiful plant is not a true spinach but a different species, despite similar taste. This heat loving vining plant has lovely red stems and delicious, succulent leaves that are great in salads, stir-fries and perfect for smoothies. The vines produce large quantities of deep purple berries. The flavor of the berries is somewhat plain, however the color is an extraordinary purple. Gaea’s Blessing is based in Austin, TX. We are committed to promoting sustainable growing methods, to protect the biodiversity of our planet, to do our best to ensure the wellness of the environment, and above all, to ensure your satisfaction. As adopters of the Safe Seed Pledge, we do not consciously buy or sell seeds that have been genetically modified. Basella rubra - easily the most beautiful vining edible green for any garden! Red Malabar spinach is a wonderful edible ornamental plant, and it is extremely heat tolerant, providing large amounts of nutritious greens long after other plants in the garden have succumbed to the summer heat. This beautiful plant is not a true spinach but a different species, despite similar taste. This heat loving vining plant has lovely red stems and delicious, succulent leaves that are great in salads, stir-fries and perfect for smoothies. The vines produce large quantities of deep purple berries. The flavor of the berries is somewhat plain, however the color is an extraordinary purple. Super high in pigments, the berries are excellent as a natural dye for fabrics and foods. This is a delicious green that can be grown as an annual in many areas or as a perennial in sub-tropical areas. Not frost hardy.