Perky portulaca brightens the garden with festive blooms all summer long.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ali Majdfar / Getty Portulaca, also known as moss rose or purslane, is a flowering annual member of the succulent family. This ...

Portulaca, also called moss rose, is a low-growing flowering plant most often grown as an annual. In sunny spots, it can reseed itself and return each year, spreading gently across garden beds. Its ...

For much of the summer, it has been hot and very dry in most parts of the state. At this time of year it's important to remember that most plants are shallow-rooted and moisture availability is ...