A garden invader is Purslane. This “weed” is a low growing succulent with a red stem, green tear drops shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. Since it’s invasive, it spreads out like a small rug.

Q: I have a weed in my garden that the plant ID app on my phone says is common purslane. What is up with this weed? I pull it out and hoe it up and it reappears. I never see it flower. How is it ...

Q: I have several large patio pots that for years I’ve planted with flowering purslane and portulaca. Since they both are easy to grow, colorful and pretty low maintenance, they work great for me. Now ...

WEEDS… The never-ending problem for the beautiful lawn. Right? NOT! When you find out one of those so-called “WEEDS” is a very nutritious green. Purslane is not ...

Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a weedy summer annual found throughout the world. A common weed found in turfgrass, vegetable and ornamental gardens, agricultural fields and open spaces.

Purslane, or Portulaca oleracea, really shines in the summer garden. “These flowers are unique,” says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill. They close in the evening, and even the leaves fold up at ...

PROSPECT PARK — THE PURSLANE CAFÉ will start offering sustainably sourced food and coffee daily, as well as cocktails and beverages on select evenings, starting July 4, the Prospect Park Alliance ...