Shaggy Portulaca (Portulaca pilosa) is in the purslane family family (Portulacaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,248 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to September, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Shaggy Portulaca: observations by month (U.S.)
About Shaggy Portulaca
Portulaca pilosa is a species of flowering plant in the purslane family, Portulacaceae, that is native to the Americas. Its common names include kiss-me-quick and hairy pigweed. Its range extends from the southern United States and the Caribbean as far south as Brazil. It is a succulent with linear leaves and pink flowers.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Shaggy Portulaca by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 534 | June | May–Sep |
| Texas | 502 | July | Jun–Oct |
| Alabama | 38 | July | Jun–Oct |
| Mississippi | 33 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Louisiana | 28 | June | May–Oct |
| Oklahoma | 25 | August | Jun–Sep |
| New Mexico | 18 | May | May–Sep |
| Hawaii | 17 | May | May–Jul |
| Georgia | 16 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Arkansas | 11 | September | Aug–Oct |
| South Carolina | 8 | July | Jul–Oct |
| North Carolina | 7 | July | Jul–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (purslane family)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Shaggy Portulaca?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from May to September.
Where is Shaggy Portulaca most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Texas, Alabama.