The rock purslane plant is Native to Chile, the plant is a frost-tender perennial that produces masses of bright purple and pink, poppy-like blooms that attract butterflies and bees from spring until fall. The plant foliage is a beautiful shade of bluish-green.
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the Rock purslane plants are suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones
8 and above. The rock purslane plant can withstand temps as low as 25 F. (-4
C.) and they tolerate drought like a champ. In cooler climates they can be planted
as an annual. The rock purslane plant is a versatile spreading plant that works
well in rock gardens and is also an ideal plant for xeriscaping. They are also
deer resistant.
How to care for rock purslane plant
You can purchase the rock purslane
plants at a garden center or nursery. On the other hand, you can plant the seeds
directly in the garden after all possible danger of frost has passed in spring,
or you can start them indoors 8 weeks ahead of time. Make sure you plant the rock
purslane in full sunlight. The plant also appreciates a little afternoon shade.
You can grow Rock purslane plant nearly in any type of soil, however it must be
well drained. Gritty or sandy soil is very good. The rock purslane plant can be
grown in containers filled with good quality potting mix. You can mix in a
little coarse sand to improve drainage. You can spread a thin layer of mulch
around the rock purslane plants after the ground thaws in spring. The plant
actually requires very little irrigation. Just water them occasionally, most especially
when the weather is hot and dry. You can also cut the rock purslane plants down
to about six inches (
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