Portulaca gilliesii
purslane
- 5-20 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Red to purple foliage
- For a sunny position
Garden use
Use
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 | Brown-green, Brown-red, Green |
| 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 |
