Talinum calycinum

Commonly called fame flower or rock pink widely used for its spectacular flower display.  Fleshly, bright green, needle like leaves form small clumps which support the flower stems.  Five-petaled flowers of bright pink to magenta with yellow centers open every afternoon from May to first frost.  A favorite for honeybees and butterflies.  It is drought tolerant North American native and sows freely.  Plant in full sun.  (Zones 5-9)