Redstem Purslane
Portulaca rubricaulis
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Venezuela, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © karlwerner (iNaturalist #48332330)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Portulacaceae
- Genus:
- Portulaca
- Species:
- Portulaca rubricaulis
- USDA Symbol:
- PORU14
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange, pink, red
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in arid, rocky environments