| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Plant Height: | Approx. 1 foot |
| Plant Spread: | Purslane will spread at least 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Other: Thick, succulent |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Groundcover Medicinal Herb Vegetable Salad greens Cooked greens |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Leaves Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | K (Potassium) Mg (Magnesium) Mn (Manganese) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 70ºF to 80ºF Depth to plant seed: Plant on soil surface; keep moist. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Self Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
