Portulaca Oleracea Seeds - Herbal Plant

Portulaca oleracea, commonly known as Purslane, is a fast-growing succulent herb valued for its edible leaves and stems with a mild tangy flavor. The plant forms a low-spreading mat of fleshy green foliage and produces small yellow flowers during warm seasons. It thrives in hot, dry conditions with full sun and well-drained soil. Suitable for herb gardens, edible landscapes, ground cover planting, and container growth.

Features

• Edible succulent leafy herb plant
• Fast-spreading ground cover growth
• Heat and drought tolerant variety
• Mild tangy flavor edible leaves
• Suitable for edible gardens and containers
• Produces small yellow flowers
• Low-maintenance herbal plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea
• Common Name (US): Purslane
• Seed Type / Variety: Edible Herbal Ground Cover Variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing succulent annual
• USDA Zones: 2-11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days in warm, dry soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or poor soil
• Watering Needs: Low watering
• Mature Plant Size: 2-6 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches apart