General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 6-12 inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Bright orange to purple with golden-yellow margins.
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Trade name information:
Series: Duet™
Trade Name: Rose Improved
Cultivar name: 'Kakegawa CY4'
Common names
  • Purslane
  • Pigweed
  • Wild Portulaca
  • Little Hogweed
  • Pusley

Photo Gallery
Location: Central Texas
Date: 2019-06-05
Flowers are closing up for the evening in this photo.
Location: AgriLife North Farm, Overton, TX
Date: 2016-06-23
  • Uploaded by jon

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