Size: #4.5
Description: Purslane is a low-growing annual that produces vibrant blooms in a variety of colors. A succulent by nature, it bears fleshy purple-green stems and shiny dark green leaves. Rio Purslane has larger more tropical looking blooms than some of the other varieties.
Spacing: Plant 12″ to 15″ apart.
Height: Grows 4″ to 8″ tall.
How To Grow: Plant in full sun.
Outstanding Features: Purslane attracts hummingbirds and butterlfies. It is also edible. Add it to your salads or use as a garnish.
Tips: Purslane is heat-loving and drought tolerant.
Uses: Garden Bed, Containers, Borders, Landscapes, Rock Gardens, Xeriscapes
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I HAVE A SCARLET PURSLANE $ I LIVE IN PA. WILL IT LIVE OUT SIDE OK?
Mary,
Thanks for leaving us a comment. Purslane loves sun and heat so outside is perfect for it as long as the weather is warm.
I have three purslane’s and absolutley love them. I live in VA, and was wondering if I planted them in the ground, would they come back next year?
Purslanes are annual plants that will not survive winters except possibly in south Texas, Florida and California. Some varieties may reseed themselves and come back that way.
Hope this helps and thanks for contacting us.
Which part is edible or that you can put it in your salad? The flower, stems or leaves.