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Portulaca pilosa

Portulaca

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Information by:         Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

Portulaca pilosa is an annual. Thrive in high temperatures, intense sunlight. Not fussy about soil.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.