FFF171 - PORTULACA

Portulaca (purslane) is the type genus of the flowering plant family Portulacaceae, comprising about 40-100 species found in the tropics and warm temperate regions. They are also known as Moss Roses. The genus includes common purslane (Portulaca oleracea), whcih is widely considered an edible plant, and in some areas an invasive type of weed.

Seen here is a hybrid, Portulaca 'Sun Jewels', which are hardy, water saving plants that require minimal attention and produce a range of iridescent warm coloured flowers from spring to autumn, peaking in summer. These are still useful additions to salads, as all parts of the plant are edible.

Plant in full sun to part shade, in containers or hanging baskets so that this vibrant mix can spill over to spread their colours. Water only when soil dries out. Grows 30cm high x 30cm wide. It is of medium frost tolerance and also is salt tolerant.

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FFF171

1.	URN PLANT	12.	Gunilla	23.	The Dahilas Are a Family Affari	34.	Sara Chapman, Seattle USA
2.	KANGAROO PAW	13.	psychelyn	24.	ann nz	35.	Sara Chapman #2
3.	OUR GARDEN	14.	Garden Art	25.	WoollyMuses	36.	Sara Chapman #3
4.	MORNING FLOWERS	15.	Aletta - Nowathome	26.	CROCUS SATIVUS	37.	Villroses hage
5.	Minoru	16.	Jesh StG	27.	Dawn	38.	Liz Needle
6.	petal pics	17.	Heidrun	28.	Eva	39.	Ela
7.	Andrea, POG	18.	islandrambles	29.	Ulla Laiho	40.	veredit
8.	BirgittaB	19.	Kebo, Italy	30.	Jutta K. Deutschland	41.	lemapi
9.	Tom The Backroads Traveller	20.	Frauke | Germany	31.	Katarina - Sweden	42.	Anne Seltmann
10.	Rhododendron	21.	Vivishagerom - fotoblogg	32.	HoodPhoto OR-USA
11.	Jocee	22.	Moni	33.	Shey, Austin,TX

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