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Purslane, Pigweed 'Rio Peach'

Portulacaoleracea

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Portulaca oleracea by trois
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Genus
Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)
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Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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