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Genus
Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)
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Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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 seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Berkeley, California

Glendive, Montana

Underwood, North Dakota

Fort Worth, Texas

Rockdale, Texas

Palmyra, Virginia

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n00b
Glendive, MT | July 2012 | negative

I'm sure this is what's thick in my Moss Rose. I'm afraid it will take over the bed.
Would Preen kill it but NOT the Moss Rose?...Read More

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Michaelp
Erwin, TN (Zone 7a) | February 2003 | positive

fast growing,milder tasting than most,good nutritional value,high in omega 3 fatty acid,and vitamin E,easy to grow in warm weather,reseed...Read More

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