Portulaca gilliesii
purslane
- 5-20 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Red to purple foliage
- For a sunny position
- Suitable for rock and alpine gardens
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 5 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - October |
| Flower colour | magenta |
| Leaf colour | green, green-brown, reddish brown |
| Growth habit | creeping |
| Hardiness | down to about susceptible to frost |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, winter dry |
| Soil | pervious, light |
| Soil fertility | none to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Portulaca gilliesii |
|---|---|
| Genus | Portulaca |
| Family | Portulacaceae |
| Common names | EN: purslane |
