Purslane (Portulaca)

Vibrant flowers in an array of exquisite colors. Ground-hugging plants with thick, succulent foliage are tolerant of heat and dry soils. Excellent as a seasonal ground cover, in rock gardens, or in containers.

Companion Plants

Marigold

Vinca

Zonal Geranium

Plant Details

Common name

Purslane (Portulaca)
Botanical name

Portulaca oleracea
Variety

na
Zone

Grow as an annual.
Light

Sun
Height

4-12" (10-31 cm)
Habit

Mounded
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Color

Mix
Bloom Time

Spring-fall
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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