Green Purslane

Portulaca oleracea

annual0.2×0.2 mzone 2–12full sun🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Portulacaceae
Habit: annual
Height: 0.2 m
Spread: 0.2 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 1 year
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 2–12
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: semi-dry – moist
pH: 5.3 – 8.6

ground cover

Uses

Edible9 of 10

Medicinal5 of 10

Other uses2 of 10

Growing

Grow purslane in full sun with well-drained, lean to average soil. It tolerates poor, sandy, or compacted soils and dry conditions. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings. Avoid overwatering and rich soil to prevent leggy growth and rot. It blooms from late spring until frost and requires minimal care.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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