🌿 Purslane 'Samba' Series
Portulaca oleracea
A heat-blazing succulent series with vivid rose-like blooms in a rich color range — drought-tough and one of South Florida's most reliable sun performers.
🌿 Annual/Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to South America and Brazil
☀️ Light: Full sun, 6+ hours daily
💧 Water: Low; very drought tolerant once established
📏 Size: Trailing to 8-12 in with a cascading habit
🌸 Bloom Time: Blooms nearly year-round
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent for beds, containers, and groundcover
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic to dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend and feed with Espoma Flower-Tone for nonstop vivid blooms.