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Wingpod Purslane 'Sundance'

Portulacaumbraticola

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Genus

Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)

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Species

umbraticola (um-bruh-TEE-koh-luh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Scarlet (dark red)

Coral/Apricot

Orange

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bright Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Annuals

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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