Portulaca, 9 O’Clock – Plant

Description

Numerous cultivars have been selected for double flowers with additional petals, and for variation in flower color,  and it is widely grown in temperate climates as an ornamental plant for annual bedding or as a container plant. It requires ample sunlight and well-drained soils. It requires almost no attention and spreads itself very easily. In places with old architecture it can grow between the stones of the road or sidewalk. Seeds are often sold as mixtures, such as Double Flowering Mixture.