Common Purslane
Portulaca oleracea
About Common Purslane
This low-growing, succulent weed thrives in sunny, disturbed soils commonly found in lawns and gardens throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia and Franklin. It features fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers, spreading rapidly to form dense mats that compete aggressively with turfgrass for water and nutrients. Managing Common Purslane early helps maintain healthy, weed-free lawns in your neighborhood.
Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a turf weed commonly found in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Weed Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we identify and treat Common Purslane regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward selecting the right herbicide and timing for effective control.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Common Purslane
- Scientific Name
- Portulaca oleracea
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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