Common purslane

SpeciesPortulaca oleracea

Also called Moss Rose, Pig Weed

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Common purslane
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Typeannual

“P. oleracea is an annual succulent” — How to Plant and Grow Purslane | Gardener’s Path

Germination temperature60 °F

“soil temperatures reach about 60°F” — How to Plant and Grow Purslane | Gardener’s Path

Hardiness zones5 to 10

“USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 10” — How to Plant and Grow Purslane | Gardener’s Path

Propagationseed, stem cuttings, divisions, transplants

“you can also grow it from stem cuttings, divisions, or transplants” — How to Plant and Grow Purslane | Gardener’s Path

Transplantafter the last frost has passed and soil temperatures reach about 60°F

“after the last frost has passed and soil temperatures reach about 60°F” — How to Plant and Grow Purslane | Gardener’s Path

Ready whenwhen the flowers are fertilized and then produce seeds

“at which point the flowers are fertilized and then produce seeds” — How to Plant and Grow Purslane | Gardener’s Path

Edible partsleaves, stems, flowers, and seeds

“you can eat the leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds” — How to Plant and Grow Purslane | Gardener’s Path

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