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Purslane

Vibrant flowers bloom on ground-hugging plants with thick, succulent foliage. Excellent as a seasonal ground cover, in rock gardens, or in containers. Tolerates heat and dry soils.

Companion Plants

Marigold

Vinca

Zonal Geranium

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Purslane

  • Botanical name

    Portulaca oleracea

  • Variety

    Río™

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    5" (13 cm)

  • Habit

    Trailing

  • Feed

    Once a month

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Mix

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free