Purslane
(Portulaca oleracea)
Hardy to Zone 9
Bloom Time - Spring - Fall
Colors - Orange, yellow, pink, white
Foliage - Thick, flat (succulent)
Size - Less than 6" tall - spreads to 1 ft.
Exposure - Full sun
Culture - Purslane and portulaca are among my favorite container plants because they are drought tolerant and not fussy. What is the difference between the two? Purslane has larger, single-type flowers and the leaves are flat and paddle-like (see the Portulaca page for its characteristcs) . The wild purslane plant is considered a noxious weed in Florida and other warmer climates but the ornamental purslane is a cultivar. Purslane leaves are edible and can be used in salads.
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Bloom Time - Spring - Fall
Colors - Orange, yellow, pink, white
Foliage - Thick, flat (succulent)
Size - Less than 6" tall - spreads to 1 ft.
Exposure - Full sun
Culture - Purslane and portulaca are among my favorite container plants because they are drought tolerant and not fussy. What is the difference between the two? Purslane has larger, single-type flowers and the leaves are flat and paddle-like (see the Portulaca page for its characteristcs) . The wild purslane plant is considered a noxious weed in Florida and other warmer climates but the ornamental purslane is a cultivar. Purslane leaves are edible and can be used in salads.
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