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Mango purslane

Portulaca oleracea

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Overview

The Portulaca oleracea 'Mango' is a heat-loving annual with succulent green foliage and vivid mango-gold blooms accented by a narrow scarlet center. It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, forming a compact mound that trails softly. Best in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, it tolerates drought and needs no deadheading. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11.

Sun FullWater Medium
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, forming a compact mound that trails softly
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Best in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, it tolerates drought and needs no deadheadingMango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — commonly referred to as Mango purslaneMango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — is a sun-loving annual with a brightMango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — succulent presence and a remarkably generous bloom habitMango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — vivid mango-gold flowers marked by a narrow scarlet ring at the center+1

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.33333334–0.6666667 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.3333334 Ft.

Classification

Family
Portulacaceae

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Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, forming a compact mound that trails softly
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Best in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, it tolerates drought and needs no deadheading
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — commonly referred to as Mango purslane
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — is a sun-loving annual with a bright
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — succulent presence and a remarkably generous bloom habit
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — vivid mango-gold flowers marked by a narrow scarlet ring at the center
Mango purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — Part of the Proven Winners® Mojave® series

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