broadleaf weed · annual
Portulaca oleracea
Low-growing succulent with thick, fleshy, paddle-shaped leaves and reddish stems. Small yellow flowers. Thrives in hot, dry conditions.
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Purslane pulls out very easily due to shallow roots. But you MUST bag and dispose of pulled plants — stems left on moist soil will re-root and grow. Actually edible and nutritious if you want to eat it instead!
Hand-pull before it flowers — but remove pulled plants from the area, as stems can re-root on moist soil.
Mulch flower beds heavily (3-4 inches). Purslane needs bare soil and sun to germinate.
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Measure my lawn — it's free →Low-growing succulent with thick, fleshy, paddle-shaped leaves and reddish stems. Small yellow flowers. Thrives in hot, dry conditions.
Hand-pull or dig. Purslane pulls out very easily due to shallow roots. But you MUST bag and dispose of pulled plants — stems left on moist soil will re-root and grow. Actually edible and nutritious if you want to eat it instead!
Purslane is rated easy to control. Most homeowners can handle it in one or two treatments.
Mulch flower beds heavily (3-4 inches). Purslane needs bare soil and sun to germinate.