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Horse Purslane, Desert Horsepurslane

Trianthemaportulacastrum

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Family

Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)

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Species

portulacastrum (port-yoo-luh-KAS-trum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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