Portulaca umbraticola - Purslane - Flowering Succulent Plant
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Portulaca is commonly known as purslane or moss rose with the stems and leaves often grown as a vegetable in some parts of the world, but we also grow it for it's ornamental qualities.
A spreading succulent ground cover, individual plants produce 3-5cm diametre flowers in masses of a single colour, from across a range of bright shades including orange, yellow, red, pink, white and bicolours. Thriving in a sunny spot, it will bloom until the first hardy frosts of winter, and often reappears the following season from self-sown seedlings. A lovely plant to have for difficult dry and poor soils where it can perform well once it gets a foot hold. To recreate the effect depicted, we recommend planting a group of plants togther for a mult-coloured carpeting effect.
Supplied in approx 10-12cm pots.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
There are thousands of different plant species that can be consumed, and our extensive range is no exception. We have conveniently listed a large number of edible plants here. Additionally, we have compiled several articles and handy recipes for some of the plants you are less likely to find in supermarkets.
We always recommend conducting your own research before consuming any plant to understand the various ways different varieties can be prepared and consumed. Be mindful of potential allergies when trying anything new and ensure it is suitable for all who may be consuming it.
Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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