Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane) - Image 13

Botanical name: Portulaca oleracea

Common name: Common Purslane

Family: Portulacaceae

Origin: Tropical Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSpice or herb plant
Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane) yellow red flower close up petals with green succulent leaves
Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane) flower showing yellow petals and a ruffled red orange center


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