Description

Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea
Country of Origin: India/Middle East
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (perennial)
Soil pH Requirement: 5.5–7.0
Native to Texas? Not native but naturalized

Add a bold splash of scarlet to your garden with Purslane Red — a sun-loving succulent that blooms profusely from late spring through fall. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for ground covers, borders, or sunny containers in Texas landscapes.

Why Choose Purslane Red:
Unlike typical bedding plants, Purslane Red withstands Texas drought and heat like a champion — while still producing vivid flowers daily. It outperforms many ground covers with its ability to thrive on minimal care.

How to Care for Purslane Red in Texas:
Best planted in spring after frost danger has passed or in early fall to establish before winter. Prefers full sun and sandy or well-drained soils. Once established, it needs very little watering. Excellent choice for hot, dry spots where other plants struggle.

Perennial or Annual in Zone 9: Perennial

 General Note on Purslane

Portulaca oleracea species are edible (although ornamental types are usually grown for beauty, not for culinary use). These tough succulents are perfect for Texas xeriscaping.