Portulaca

Portulaca


Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture

  • Tough succulent type plant
  • Low growing
  • Many colors
Blooms all Season
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Spring



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Tolerates dry soils

Good for rock gardens

Old fashioned plant


Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 14-16 in
Spacing: 10-16 in
Price Level 1: $3.99 per pack
Bloom Color:
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Summer Bloomer
  • Ground Cover
  • Border or Bed
  • Blooms all Season
  • Drought Tolerant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Gray

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained