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Verrucose seapurslane

Sesuvium verrucosum

Verrucose seapurslane (Sesuvium verrucosum) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 29"–6'.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: annual
Native range: Native to 12 U.S. states, including AR, AZ, CA, CO, KS, LA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11a
Mature size: 29"–6'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Verrucose seapurslane (Sesuvium verrucosum) — *Sesuvium verrucosum* — Verrucose seapurslane. Photo by Stephen Laymon, Bureau of Land Management via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Verrucose seapurslane (Sesuvium verrucosum) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 29"–6'.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, verrucose seapurslane pairs naturally with: Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Swamp verbena (Verbena hastata), Powell's amaranth (Amaranthus powellii), Green amaranth (Amaranthus powellii ssp. powellii).