Shoreline Sea-Purslane

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Shoreline Sea-Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum): Your Resilient Coastal Groundcover

Introducing Shoreline Sea-Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum), a remarkably tough and versatile succulent that thrives where many plants struggle! This vibrant, spreading groundcover is the perfect choice for coastal gardens, hot, sunny areas, or any landscape needing a resilient, low-maintenance splash of color.

All potted plants are local pickup only. Shipped plants will be bare root (no pot or soil).

Shoreline Sea-Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum): Your Resilient Coastal Groundcover

Introducing Shoreline Sea-Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum), a remarkably tough and versatile succulent that thrives where many plants struggle! This vibrant, spreading groundcover is the perfect choice for coastal gardens, hot, sunny areas, or any landscape needing a resilient, low-maintenance splash of color.

All potted plants are local pickup only. Shipped plants will be bare root (no pot or soil).

Sesuvium portulacastrum

Discover its Coastal Charms:

  • Tough & Resilient: True to its name, Shoreline Sea-Purslane is incredibly tolerant of salt spray, sandy soils, high heat, and drought conditions. It's an excellent choice for challenging environments where other plants fail to thrive.

  • Vibrant, Fleshy Foliage: Its succulent leaves are a bright, apple-green, often developing beautiful reddish or bronze tints when exposed to strong sunlight or cooler temperatures, adding dynamic color to your landscape.

  • Spreading Groundcover: This plant has a naturally sprawling and trailing habit, quickly forming a dense mat that can cover large areas. It's ideal for erosion control on slopes or as a living mulch.

  • Delicate Pink Blooms: Throughout much of the year, especially in warmer climates, Sesuvium portulacastrum produces charming, small, star-shaped pink to purplish-pink flowers that dot the vibrant foliage, adding a delicate touch of beauty.

  • Low Maintenance: Once established, this plant requires very little attention. It's naturally pest and disease resistant and needs minimal watering, making it a fantastic option for water-wise gardening.

  • Versatile Use: Perfect for coastal gardens, xeriscaping, rock gardens, containers, hanging baskets, or as a vibrant, colorful groundcover in sunny, well-drained areas.

Embrace the effortless beauty and unparalleled resilience of the Shoreline Sea-Purslane. It's the ideal choice for creating vibrant, low-maintenance landscapes, especially in challenging, sun-drenched environments!


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