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Portulacaoleracea subsp. sativa

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Portulaca oleracea subsp. sativa by scirpidiella
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Genus
Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Falmouth, Maine

Clarksville, Tennessee

Logan, Utah

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