The Moss-Rose Purslane Flower

The Moss-Rose Purslane, often simply called Portulaca, is a succulent flowering plant native to South America. Despite its modest size, this plant brings a bold splash of color to any garden, making it a top choice for ground cover, rock gardens, hanging baskets, and borders.The Moss-Rose produces rose-like blooms in a wide variety of colors pink, red, orange, yellow, white, and even bi-colored.

The flowers are delicate and open in bright sunlight, often closing in the shade or at night.Its fleshy, cylindrical green leaves help the plant store water, giving it excellent drought resistance. The foliage forms a low, spreading mat that hugs the ground beautifully.Moss-Rose is a low-growing, trailing plant that can spread quickly, creating a carpet of flowers during the warm months.