This evergreen perennial has spreading succulent stems that form a prostrate habit. It has fleshy mid green cylindrical leaves and the single or double cup-shaped flowers are available in in wide range of colours and appear from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Portulaca grandiflora is naturally found in South America growing in Brazil in well drained sandy or gravelly based soils that are moderately fertile. It prefers an open sunny position and is wind, frost and drought tolerant.

Pig Face is grown for its flowers and its spreading habit. It is planted in small gardens along front borders or in sunny rockeries and is mass planted as a ground cover. It establishes in one season and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. This perennial is also used in arid gardens or planted in window boxes and patio pots for colour. ID 303

Portulaca (por-tew-LAH-ka) grandiflora (grand-ee-FLOR-ah)

'Portulaca': carries milk; 'grandiflora': large flowers.

Portulacaceae (PAW-tew-LAK-AY-see-ee)
Parakelias