Some varieties are truly perennial. I have a large-flowered single white variety (don't know the name of the variety, unfortunately) that has survived for several years. It barely makes it through the winters here in zone 10a (Sunset zone 22), and looks terrible until the middle of the summer, but it still amazes me because I still have it.
Portulaca is a Genus of about forty species of annual and perennial fleshy herbs.
Yes, If there is not an extremely dry cold winter, below 0 for long periods. In Tennessee we have had them in a pot on the front porch for 5+ years. Also called Portulaca.
Portulaca pilosa was created in 1753.
The scientific name for the annual flower Portulaca is Portulaca grandiflora. It belongs to the family Portulacaceae.
Yes, they are the same.
Petunia, Primrose, Portulaca
it is perennial
A perennial is a perennial no matter where it is grown.
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Ive had this problem twice in recent years and have found two very different but equally effective methods of solving this frustrating problem. The first time i waited near the portulaca with my shotgun, and thus shot any iguanas that came near. you have to make sure to leave the dead iguanas to rot so as to warn other iguanas of the treatment they will get if they attempt to eat your portulaca. This proved highly effective, although did attract predatory animals and create a pungent aroma to the yard. This prompted me to use my second effective method when the iguanas eventualy returned. I set fire to my portulaca, making sure every bit was destroyed. This worked amazingly, and i now never have to worry about the iguanas eating my portulaca... I hope this helps and you manage to stop the iguanas eating your portulaca, i know how frustrating it can be!
Perennial
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