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Purslane

Portulaca oleracea

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Overview

The Portulaca oleracea 'Fuchsia III' is a sun-loving annual purslane with succulent green foliage and vivid fuchsia-pink flowers from planting to frost. It forms a mounding, trailing plant 4-8 inches tall and 12-16 inches wide. Best in full sun, it tolerates average to poor, well-drained soil, dry spells, and needs only average water. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11.

Sun FullWater Medium
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — It forms a mounding, trailing plant 4-8 inches tall and 12-16 inches wide

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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Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — while bees and butterflies are drawn to their bright; the Portulaca oleracea 'Fuchsia III'
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — open faces through the warm season.<br><br>Compact yet generous in effect; while bees and butterflies are drawn to their bright
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — The Portulaca oleracea 'Fuchsia III'
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