Perky portulaca brightens the garden with festive blooms all summer long. Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Portulaca blooms in dry, hot conditions, so it does well in Southern summers and droughts.

Portulaca, also known as moss rose or purslane, is a flowering annual member of the succulent family. This South American native is drought-tolerant and comes in a variety of vibrant colors that can ...