Purslane in Deer Plots: Edible Annual for Wildlife

Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) often appears as a "weed" in gardens, but it's a nutritious, deer-favored annual. It thrives in warm weather and dies at the first frost.

Planting for Wildlife

• Sow seeds in spring; deer will browse it through summer and fall.
• Seeds available from online vendors and local suppliers like Adams-Briscoe Seed in Jackson, GA.
• Expect it to reseed naturally but not survive winter.

See Purslane for more details.