Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Portulacaceae

Genus:

Portulaca

Species:

Portulaca umbraticola

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

thrives in rocky or sandy areas