Botanical Name: Common Names:
Portulaca hybrida Purslane, Moss Rose,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Succulents & Cacti Dense, Mat Forming, Prostrate
Description:
Portulaca provides brightly coloured flowers on low maintenance, drought tolerant plants. In the hottest weather, you will find it produces masses of flowers in shimmering colours. The semi-succulent leaves store whatever water is available to enable the plants to withstand the rigors of a hot summer. Great choice as a summer groundcover, hanging baskets, container planting and borders. Grows approx. 10cm H x 40cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
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