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Image of
the charming blossoms
of butterfly attractor, Orange Portulaca Purslane or
Portulaca neglecta
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Portulaca Purslane
(Little Hogweed, Pigweed, Purslane, Wild Portulaca, Pusley,
Verdolaga) |
Synonyms: Portulaca
neglecta, Portulaca retusa
Family: Portulaceae
Light: Sun
Height: 0.5-1'
Spacing: 6-15"
Blooms: Floriferous, many different colors ranging from orange,
yellow, pink, fuschia, pale pink, gold,
from late-Spring to Fall
Foliage: Small, succulent, evergreen, spoon-shaped, opposite,
alternate, smooth-textured
Soil: Well-drained, loamy, rich, drought tolerant when established
Water: Regular, allow to dry well before next watering
Propagation: Seeds (sow directly after last frost), herbaceous
stem cuttings, layering
Uses: Xeriscaping, edging, groundcover, walkways, along edge of
driveways, containers, hanging basket
Caution: Plant may be invasive
Comments:
Portulaca Purslane or Little Hogweed
or Pigweed
or Purslane
or Wild Portulaca
or Pusley
or Verdolaga or
Portulaca neglecta or
Portulaca retusa
is a beautiful heat and drought resistant succulent plant that are
available in many different colors. The
exotic looking blossoms attracts butterflies, birds and bees.
Portulaca Purslane
is low maintenance and self sow so deadhead if you do not want any
volunteers next season. The stems of
Little Hogweed
are tender and breaks off easily; propagate the broken pieces by laying
them on top of soil. This annual/perennial is also easily
propagated from seeds. Trim to keep plants in shape and to promote
blooms.
Grown en masses for a dramatic effect,
Pigweed
makes gorgeous edging plants for the
driveway or as awesome
groundcover under
big trees or as edging plants.
Grow them in
your favorite container or allow plant to to decorate your patio or
deck. I grow my Pusley in a hanging
basket allowing the plant to cascade down the sides of it.
It is such a delight to watch the butterflies fluttering all over the
lovely blossoms of Verdolaga.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-10 |
