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Portulaca oleracea (Purslane)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 20422



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Portulaca
Species: Portulaca oleracea
 
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  • Annual
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ground Cover
  • Herb
  • Invasive
  • Medicinal
  • Succulent
  • Vegetable
  • Weed
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Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
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Suitable For edit
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Vegetable Garden
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  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Acidic / Peaty
  • Alkaline / Chalky
  • Clay / Heavy
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
  • Silty
  • Boggy
  • Poor
  • Rich
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Other names for this plant:
Portulaca neglecta
Portulaca retusa



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