Yellow Purslane Portulaca oleracea Live Rooted Plants - Set of 5 Bare Root Groundcover

About This Plant

Yellow Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a succulent groundcover prized for bright yellow flowers, succulent edible leaves, and strong heat and drought tolerance. This fast-spreading perennial forms a lush carpet of foliage and attracts beneficial pollinators. Plants are described as large rooted starter plants shipped bare root and ready to plant upon arrival.

What You Will Receive

5 large rooted Yellow Purslane plants. Plant size is approximately 4–6 inches each. Shipped bare root (no pots or soil). Healthy, established rooted plants with secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Yellow Purslane
• Botanical Name: Portulaca oleracea
• Plant Type: Succulent groundcover
• Growth Stage: Rooted starter plants
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
• Soil: Well-draining sandy or average garden soil
• Watering: Low to moderate; water regularly until established, then sparingly
• Mature Height: 4–8 inches with spreading habit up to 24 inches or more
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Plant as soon as possible after arrival in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water lightly during the first few weeks to establish roots, then reduce watering as the plants become highly drought tolerant.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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