Purslane: Rock (Calandrinia Umbellata)
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An easy and fast growing member of the portulacae family with succulent leaves forming a dense crown below sprays of stunning bright magenta blooms throughout the warmer months. Also known as "Rock Purslane" or Purple Moon" this is an ideal plant for poor dry sites where little else will grow. Soundly perennial though often treated as an annual in cold , frosty climates.
Scientific Name: Calandrinia Umbellata
Also Known As: Ruby Tuesday.
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Bloom): Mid Summer-Fall
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry, well-drained soils, pH 6.0 - 8.0
Water: Low
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. The flowers attract bees.
Height: 6"
Spacing: 6-9"
Sowing Depth: On soil surface
Produces: evergreen shrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers.
USDA Grow Zone: 8-10
Other Uses: Stunning clusters of vibrant red flowers.
Also Known As: Ruby Tuesday.
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Bloom): Mid Summer-Fall
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry, well-drained soils, pH 6.0 - 8.0
Water: Low
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. The flowers attract bees.
Height: 6"
Spacing: 6-9"
Sowing Depth: On soil surface
Produces: evergreen shrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers.
USDA Grow Zone: 8-10
Other Uses: Stunning clusters of vibrant red flowers.
The herb seeds germinate best with cool temperatures. Average Germination Time occurs within 21 - 35 days.
If you want to start the Rock Purslane seeds indoors, mix the herb seeds with dampened peat moss and place the peat moss/seed mixture in the refrigerator for 4 weeks before sowing.
If you want to start the Rock Purslane seeds indoors, mix the herb seeds with dampened peat moss and place the peat moss/seed mixture in the refrigerator for 4 weeks before sowing.
You can also sow your Purslane seeds directly outdoors in the late winter or early spring. The herb seeds germinate best with cool temperatures. Sow them in full sun 6-9" apart.