Portulaca Seeds – Purple

Bring vibrant color and low-maintenance beauty to your garden with Portulaca Seeds – Purple, Compact Growth. Known for their bright, saturated blooms and ability to thrive in warm, sunny conditions, these heirloom, GMO-free seeds are perfect for borders, pots, rock gardens, and ground cover. The compact growth habit makes them ideal for small spaces while ensuring a full, lush display throughout the season.

These seeds are easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established, and offer reliable germination, making them a great choice for both new and experienced gardeners.

Features

• Produces rich purple blooms with a compact, tidy growth habit

• Heirloom and GMO-free quality

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Ideal for pots, borders, and rock gardens

• Suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners

• Fast-growing annual adapted to warm climates

Specifications

Common Name (US): Portulaca
Scientific Name: Portulaca grandiflora
Growth Habit: Compact, spreading
Plant Type: Annual
Bloom Color: Purple
Germination Time: 10–15 days
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
Watering: Low to moderate; avoid overwatering
Height: 6–12 inches
Spacing: 6–8 inches

Season & Planting

• Best Sowing Season:

  • Spring: March–May

  • Early Summer: June (in cooler zones)

• Suitable USDA Zones: 2–11 as a summer annual

Planting Months by Zone

• Zones 2–5: Start indoors March–April; transplant after frost (May–June)

• Zones 6–8: Direct sow outdoors April–May

• Zones 9–11: Direct sow February–April for early blooms

Uses

• Garden beds

• Containers and balcony pots

• Edging and pathways

• Rock gardens

• Drought-tolerant landscapes