Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Portulacaceae

Genus:

Portulaca

Species:

Portulaca fulgens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, yellow, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm soil with light; no pretreatment needed.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash