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Red II Purslane

Portulaca umbraticola

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Overview

The Portulaca umbraticola 'Red II' is a trailing annual purslane with vivid rose-red flowers and fresh green succulent foliage. It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, blooming from planting to frost. Best in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, it tolerates heat, humidity, and dry spells with little need for deadheading. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11.

Sun FullWater Medium
Red II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, blooming from planting to frost

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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Red II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — satiny blooms from planting until frost; red II Purslane is a natural spiller for containers
Red II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — red flowers in the garden; or mass planting in sunny beds
Red II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — It is equally useful as a low edging plant; best in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil
Red II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b; and dry spells with little need for deadheading
Red II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — While it tolerates dry conditions; making it especially appealing for hot
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