Does anyone know where I can find lythrum portula?
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Debi M
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Portula has so many pretty colors and I love to plant it around my cactus to add texture and interest to my garden. This year I haven't been able to locate any.
9 answers
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Well that was a new one on me, Debi, but when I Googled it, I didn't see any with a conspicuous flower. (And I try to stay any from anything in the loosestrife family.) Did you mean portulaca?
Douglas Hunt
on May 09, 2012
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Debi, I think you mean Portulaca or moss rose? They are tough succulent type plants that grow well with cactus. Here is a link for a nursery in NC hope it helps. http://www.fairviewgardencenter.com/tips/replacement_annuals.html
Erica Glasener
on May 09, 2012
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I got mine at Home Depot this year.
Kathy R
on May 09, 2012
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I wish we had a Home Depot :-( They closed ours last year.
Debi M
on May 09, 2012
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Do you have a Lowes home store? They had them at ours too.
Kathy R
on May 10, 2012
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1701 Carolina Ave, Washington, NC, You have a Lowes !! yay
Kathy R
on May 10, 2012
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Kathy, They do not carry it. They only have purslane
Debi M
on May 10, 2012
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Awww sorry
Kathy R
on May 10, 2012
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I checked on this particular one and according to the USDA sale of it is prohibited because it is considered a noxious weed. Not the exact same thing as purslane but very close and apparently that is why you are unable to find it. I would go with portulaca (moss rose) as it is more compact and the flowers are adorable and vary in color on the same plant.
DianaB
on Sep 12, 2015
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