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Purslane, Pigweed 'Duet Golden Sunrise'

Portulacaoleracea

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Genus

Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)

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Species

oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Annuals

Groundcovers

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Williamsburg, Ohio

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