Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane) - Image 3

Botanical name: Portulaca oleracea

Common name: Common Purslane

Family: Portulacaceae

Origin: Tropical Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

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
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Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane) pink flower with green leaves in a close up shot.
Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane) pink flower nestled among thick green succulent leaves on the stem.
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