How much sun does Western-purslane need?

Western-purslane grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Western-purslane bloom?

Western-purslane blooms in May, June, July, August, and September.

Where is Western-purslane native?

Western-purslane (Sesuvium verrucosum) is native to AR, AZ, CA, CO and 9 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Western-purslane attract?

Western-purslane draws small native bees and flies.

Western-purslane

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Sesuvium verrucosum

Last reviewed: October 2026

Western-purslane (Sesuvium verrucosum) is a perennial succulent native to AR, AZ, CA, CO and 9 more states. It blooms in May, June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw small native bees and flies.

Toxicity unknown

Western-purslane (Sesuvium verrucosum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

2"–8" H × 12"–36" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AR, AZ, CA, CO and 9 more states

Pollinators

small native bees, flies

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A low, fleshy, trailing succulent with reddish stems and small, thick, spoon-shaped leaves, bearing small, star-shaped pink flowers along the stems. Grows in saline flats, alkaline soils, and disturbed ground.

Growing Western-purslane

Grow Western-purslane in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 2 to 8 inches tall and spread 12 to 36 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The extended summer bloom period provides nectar for small native bees and flies in harsh, saline habitats where few other plants can grow.

Common questions

How much sun does Western-purslane need?: Western-purslane grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Western-purslane bloom?: Western-purslane blooms in May, June, July, August, and September.
Where is Western-purslane native?: Western-purslane (Sesuvium verrucosum) is native to AR, AZ, CA, CO and 9 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Western-purslane attract?: Western-purslane draws small native bees and flies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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