Portulaca pilosa (Pink Purslane, Kiss Me Quick)

Plant Profile

Portulaca pilosa, known as Pink Purslane, Kiss Me Quick, or Shaggy Portulaca, is a low, sprawling annual or short-lived perennial with cylindrical, succulent leaves and hairy stems. It produces small, bright pink to magenta, rose-like flowers that open in bright sun. Heat and drought loving. Often self-seeds.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Portulacaceae
• Genus: Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)
• Species: pilosa (pil-OH-suh)
• Synonyms: Portulaca cyanosperma, P. mundula

Growing Conditions

Full sun, well-drained, sandy soil. Thrives in heat. Frost tender.

Landscape Uses

Rock gardens, hot dry banks, containers, cracks in pavement. Self-sows.

Maintenance

Minimal. Thin seedlings if needed.