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Mango purslane

Portulaca oleracea

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Overview

The Portulaca oleracea 'Mango' is a heat-loving annual with succulent green foliage and vivid mango-gold blooms accented by a narrow scarlet center. It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, forming a compact mound that trails softly. Best in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, it tolerates drought and needs no deadheading. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11.

Sun FullWater Medium
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, forming a compact mound that trails softly
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Part of the Proven Winners® Mojave® seriesMango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — commonly referred to as Mango purslaneMango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — vivid mango-gold flowers marked by a narrow scarlet ring at the centerMango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — succulent presence and a remarkably generous bloom habitMango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — is a sun-loving annual with a bright+21

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.33333334–0.6666667 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.3333334 Ft.

Classification

Family
Portulacaceae

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Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, forming a compact mound that trails softly
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Part of the Proven Winners® Mojave® series
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — commonly referred to as Mango purslane
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — vivid mango-gold flowers marked by a narrow scarlet ring at the center
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — succulent presence and a remarkably generous bloom habit
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — is a sun-loving annual with a bright
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Best in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, it tolerates drought and needs no deadheading
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea

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