Portulaca obtusa
Portulaca obtusa
- Native to:
- Argentina
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Portulacaceae
- Genus:
- Portulaca
- Species:
- Portulaca obtusa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil without pretreatment.
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