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 ...

A garden filled with pretty flowers and ground covers - Jiojio/Getty Images When it comes to deciding what to plant in your garden, sometimes simple really is best -- not every plant needs to be tall ...

Moss rose is an ideal plant when you need to cover hot, sunny ground. Reviewed by Sylvia Duax When you need to cover hot, sunny ground, look no further than moss rose. Whether you call it moss rose, ...

There is a trio of kaleidoscopic groundcovers that are happy when planted in the summer, will persist through the fall, and may even be around for the beginning of winter. The first of these is ...

The Portulaca genus of plants is in the Portulacaceae family, which includes about 400 species. Forty different species of the Portulaca genus exist throughout tropical and warm temperate locations.

When it comes to deciding what to plant in your garden, sometimes simple really is best -- not every plant needs to be tall or dramatic to make a statement. Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is a ...