Botanical Name

Portulaca grandiflora

Commonly known as Portulaca

Annual

Succulent-leaved sun lover with silky rose-like blooms that thrives where pavement, rock, or sand defeats everything else.

Quick Reference
Bloom Season
May to Oct
USDA Zones
3-10
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low - drought tolerant
Mature Height
4-8"
Bloom Colors
PinkRedOrangeYellowWhitePurple
Low Maintenance Container Friendly Deer Resistant Ground Cover
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About This Name

Portulaca grandiflora is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Portulaca unambiguously. The genus Portulaca places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Portulaca, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Portulaca grandiflora will give you the most precise results.