Purslane

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Portulaca oleracea, commonly known as purslane, is a low-growing, spreading annual valued for its succulent foliage and small, vibrant flowers. Blooms appear in bright shades of yellow, orange, pink, red, and white, opening in full sun. Its trailing habit and high heat tolerance make it ideal for groundcover, borders, and containers, especially in hot, dry conditions.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water lightly; allow soil to dry between waterings as it is highly drought tolerant
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; trim lightly to control spread if desired
• Fertilizer: Use little to no fertilizer; overly rich soil can reduce flowering

Fun fac: Edible and loaded with healthy nutrients

Attributes

  • Plant Type
    Annual
  • USDA Zone
    9 - 11
  • Origin
    Likely native to North Africa and the Middle East
  • Toxicity
    Not known to be toxic
  • Mature Height
    4-8 inches
  • Mature Width
    12-18 inches
  • Soil Preference
    Well-drained, sandy soils well tolerated
  • Spacing
    10-12 inches
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Critter Resistant
    Somewhat
  • Salt Tolerance
    Moderate
  • Cold Tolerance
    Low
  • Flowering
    Yes
  • Bloom Period
    Late spring through fall
  • Flower Color
    Pink | Yellow | Orange | White | Red
  • Stem Color
    Reddish-green
  • Foliage Color
    Green
Purslane
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Purslane

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Portulaca oleracea, commonly known as purslane, is a low-growing, spreading annual valued for its succulent foliage and small, vibrant flowers. Blooms appear in bright shades of yellow, orange, pink, red, and white, opening in full sun. Its trailing habit and high heat tolerance make it ideal for groundcover, borders, and containers, especially in hot, dry conditions.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water lightly; allow soil to dry between waterings as it is highly drought tolerant
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; trim lightly to control spread if desired
• Fertilizer: Use little to no fertilizer; overly rich soil can reduce flowering

Fun fac: Edible and loaded with healthy nutrients

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