Sesuvium Species, Cenicilla, Sea Purslane, Shoreline Seapurslane
Sesuviumportulacastrum

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sesuvium (ses-OO-vee-um)
Species: portulacastrum (port-yoo-luh-KAS-trum)

Category
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms all year

Other details

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
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed