Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Portulacaceae

Genus:

Portulaca

Species:

Portulaca pilosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Thrives in open, sunny areas with poor soil.