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All About Purslane

By Boopaints
March 28, 2010

Living in a dry heat with high temperatures between 105 and 110 during the summer, purslane laughs in your face and thrives here in Phoenix, Arizona. Add some incredible, edible ornamental purslane to your garden this summer! A salsa with purslane recipe is included in the article.

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LindaTX8
May 6, 2011 1:31 PM CST
Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)
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I'm pretty sure I've got Lynn's purslane growing in the ground, because they ARE taller than my other wild purslane. Thanks, Lynn!
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valleylynn
May 6, 2011 2:39 PM CST
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Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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The Mediterranean Purslane is a tall upright Purslane. Great for salads, sandwiches and any other way you would normally use purslane. Just not very decorative, but full of good things for your health. : )

Linda, glad they are growing for you. Once you get them going they should reseed for you each year.
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Boopaints
May 6, 2011 3:09 PM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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I am moving in two weeks and then they go in the biggest pot...salad time soon!
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valleylynn
May 6, 2011 3:59 PM CST
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Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Where are you moving to Becky?
They really are yummy. : )
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Boopaints
May 6, 2011 10:25 PM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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I'm moving about 5 minutes away to an apartment while I finish school. Gardening, work and school don't mix well. Smiling
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valleylynn
May 6, 2011 11:11 PM CST
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Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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That would be very difficult to keep all those activities going. Wise decision Becky. What are you studying?
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Boopaints
May 7, 2011 12:05 AM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Charter ATP Member Forum moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Art Purslane Garden Ideas: Master Level
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Thanks Lynn!
Social Work is my major and I hope to work in adoption....but sometimes new ideas pop into my head! Smiling I'll still paint forever and make a decent income but not a steady one.
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valleylynn
May 7, 2011 12:30 AM CST
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Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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It is good to hear that things are going well for you Becky. : ) God is ever faithful. : )
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Boopaints
May 7, 2011 10:56 AM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Charter ATP Member Forum moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Art Purslane Garden Ideas: Master Level
Region: Southwest Gardening Enjoys or suffers hot summers Region: United States of America Birds Hummingbirder Container Gardener
I agree Lovey dubby He is indeed!
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wildflowers
Jun 18, 2014 2:19 PM CST
Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
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Hi!

Lynn, what is the botanical name of your Mediterranian variety of purslane? I would sure love to be growing the most tasty variety! nodding
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valleylynn
Jun 18, 2014 9:52 PM CST
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Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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I believe it is Portulaca oleracea
http://www.tasteofbeirut.com/2...
http://www.anissas.com/a-taste...

Problem is that there is a ground cover type and a tall/upright type.
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wildflowers
Jun 19, 2014 8:17 AM CST
Name: Christine
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Thank you, Lynn. That is interesting. Thumbs up
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wildflowers
Jun 19, 2014 9:56 AM CST
Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
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Here is some seeds I found, I think it must be the same thing you are talking about?:

Johnny's has one called Goldberg Golden Purslane - http://www.johnnyseeds.com/p-5... (It's also known as "verdolaga" in Latin America).

*Also - it gives the latin name as Portulaca oleracea sativa
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