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Yellow II Purslane

Portulaca umbraticola

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Overview

The Portulaca umbraticola 'Yellow II' is a trailing annual purslane with golden yellow blooms and succulent green foliage. It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, flowering from planting to frost. Best in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, it tolerates dry conditions and needs no deadheading. Ideal for containers, edging, and groundcover. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Sun FullWater Medium

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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Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, flowering from planting to frost
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — Best in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, it tolerates dry conditions and needs no deadheading
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — Ideal for containers, edging, and groundcover
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — The Portulaca umbraticola 'Yellow II'
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — is a sun-loving annual with a bright
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — easy charm and the polished performance associated with the Proven Winners® collection
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — commonly referred to as Yellow II Purslane
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — cheerful faces above succulent green foliage
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — Its golden yellow flowers open in vivid
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — creating a lively carpet of color from planting through frost
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — The blooms naturally close at night and reopen with the morning light
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — while the fleshy leaves lend a lush
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — giving the planting a subtle daily rhythm
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — drought-wise texture even in the heat of summer.<br><br>Compact yet generously spreading
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — Yellow II Purslane typically reaches just 4 to 8 inches tall and trails 12 to 16 inches wide
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — colorful coverage is needed
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — making it especially useful where low
Yellow II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — It is perennial only in the warmest climates

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