6in. Tall Pink Purslane; Partial Shade Outdoors Plant in 4.5in. Grower Pot, 3-Pack

Plants could come mostly in bud form but will be blooming or showing flowers within a week or two. Purslane is colorful, drought-tolerant, and easy care. Create a carpet of color with low-growing purslane. Hot, dry conditions are no match for purslane. This vigorous, low-growing annual flower just shrugs off hot weather and continues to bloom. If you want a carpet of color, plant purslane in a bed, border, or container. The pretty succulent leaves offer a nice contrast between the bright pink-colored flowers. Low-growing and beautiful Mat-like purslane plants grow 4 to 8 inches tall so they are ideal for edging walkways and landscaping beds. Use it as a colorful groundcover tucked amid stones in a garden pathway. The cheerful, chalice-like blooms close at night, but pop back open as soon as the sun peeks over the horizon. Great for containers too Purslane’s low-growing growth habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, or patio containers. In frost-free regions (Zones 10 and 11) purslane is treated as a tender perennial. Butterflies and other pollinators love it Purslane is a favorite plant for hungry butterflies; it produces nectar that attracts butterflies as well as other pollinators such as bees and birds. Allow it attracts beneficial insects, it is not attractive to deer.CARE FOR YOUR PURSLANE IS EASY:Light: Grow Purslane in partial shade outdoors. Some plants may burn if placed in direct sunlight.Water: Purslane likes to be watered once a week with about 1/2 cup. The frequency of watering may change depending on your plant's pot size, how much light it gets, and the temperature of the environment.Feeding: Use a 20-20-20 plant food at half strength once a month during spring and summerPruning/Shaping: Cut back any yellowing or dying leaves. Trim erratic growth to keep plant in a good shape.Repotting: Repot your plants when they becomes root bound. (A houseplant is root bound when roots appear in the soil or begin to escape through drain holes in the pot bottom.) Never repot houseplants using soil from your yard.Outdoor Options: Can grow outdoors year round when protected from frostPLANT SAFETY: Not intended for human or animal consumption.

Gorgeous pink flowers. Purslane has chalice-like blooms that close at night, but pop back open when the sun rises. Height at shipping is approximately 6-inches tall, measured from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant. Ships in a 4.5-inch diameter grower pot. Grow Purslane in partial shade outdoors for the best growth and enjoy! Water Purslane with approximately 1/2 cup of water about once a week. Adjust as needed for your environment. Butterfly/Pollinator friendly. Nectar-rich flowers attracts and feeds butterflies. Deer resistant. Purslane is not attractive to deer.