Purslane, Pigweed 'Fairytale Sleeping Beauty'

Portulacaoleracea

Genus
Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)
Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Sun City, Arizona

Cape Coral, Florida

Roanoke, Texas

Southlake, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Aurora, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | positive

A fabulous double purslane. Beautiful thick growth, and super bright yellow double blooms. Great plant.

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Chandler, AZ (Zone 10a) | October 2004 | positive

This plant has thrived throughout the Phoenix summer! Cuttings from this plant are doing just as well in Tucson. I am so happy with the...Read More

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