Common Purslane
$2.99 – $24.99
Bring instant impact to your flowerbeds & containers! Purslane will elevate your sunny Texas garden’s beauty with its stunning cup-shaped blooms and resilient, mounding growth. Create a picturesque landscape that’s sure to impress both you and your visitors.
How to Care for Purslane
Sunlight: Purslane thrives in full sun. It requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering.
Soil: Plant Purslane in well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. A pH of 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal.
Water: Purslane is drought-tolerant and can withstand periods of dryness. However, it prefers consistent moisture, especially during hot, dry weather. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Fertilizer: Purslane does not typically require fertilization. However, if you’re growing it for edible purposes, you can fertilize it occasionally with a balanced fertilizer.
Pruning: Purslane does not require pruning. However, you can pinch back the tips of young plants to encourage branching and more flowers.
Pests and Diseases: Purslane is generally resistant to pests and diseases. However, keep an eye out for slugs and snails, which can damage the plants.
Winter Hardiness: Purslane is a tender annual and cannot tolerate frost.
Species: Portulaca oleracea
Other Species Names: Common Purslane
Plant Height: 8 in.
Spread: 18 in.
Evergreen: No
Plant Form: Mounding
Minimum Sunlight: Full Sun
Maximum Sunlight: Full Sun
Purslane's allure lies in its vivid, cup-shaped blooms that span a spectrum of colors, from fiery reds to cheerful yellows. Its dense, mounding habit adds depth and dimension to garden beds and containers, creating a visually captivating landscape that thrives under the Texan sun.
Purslane has a dense, spreading habit and produces masses of flowers. It is an ideal choice for hanging baskets, containers, or as a unique ground cover in the landscape. With drought tolerance and dense growth, Purslane provides an attractive ground cover option while minimizing weed growth. It effortlessly enhances garden aesthetics while requiring minimal care.
Purslane loves our Texas summers! It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil. Space the plants 6-8 inches apart, and water thoroughly after planting. Once established, Purslane is drought and heat tolerant. It grows as a dense, low mound, making it an excellent ground cover or adorning your hanging baskets.