Add color and nutrition to your garden with Golden Purslane Seeds, scientifically known as Portulaca sativa. This hardy perennial herb produces succulent green leaves and bright yellow edible flowers, making it perfect for herb gardens, ornamental borders, and containers.
Golden Purslane thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerates drought, and grows rapidly, providing continuous harvest for culinary and ornamental purposes. Its attractive flowers also attract pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity.
Features
- Certified organic, non-GMO Portulaca sativa seeds
- Produces edible succulent leaves and bright yellow flowers
- Hardy perennial with low-maintenance growth
- Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
- Ideal for herb gardens, containers, ornamental borders, and edible landscapes
- Fast-growing and easy to cultivate
- Suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners
Specifications
- Common Name: Golden Purslane
- Scientific Name: Portulaca sativa
- Plant Type: Perennial Herb / Vegetable
- Foliage: Succulent green leaves
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Germination Time: 7–14 days
- Maturity Period: 50–70 days to harvest
- Best Planting Season: Spring
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–11
- Temperature Range: 60–85°F (16–29°C)
- Plant Height: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
- Spacing Between Plants: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
- Planting Depth: 1/8–1/4 inch
- Bloom Season: Summer to early Fall
- Fragrance: Mild, succulent aroma
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Certified Organic
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Uses: Herb gardens, edible landscaping, ornamental borders, container planting
- Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry, dark place until sowing
Planting Guide
- Soil Prep: Use loose, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
- Sowing: Scatter seeds lightly and cover with 1/8–1/4 inch of soil.
- Watering: Keep soil moist until germination; avoid overwatering.
- Light: Full sun encourages robust growth and vibrant flower production.
- Germination: Seedlings appear in 7–14 days.
- Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Maintenance: Minimal; prune or harvest leaves as needed to encourage new growth.
