Plant Details

Moss Rose

Portulaca grandifolia

Ferry-Morse LineMoss Rose

Description

Half Hardy Annual. Ruffled, rose-like blooms in a vivid mix of delightful shades of rose, crimson, white, salmon and yellow. Appear delicate, but are extremely tough. Requires little moisture.

Planting Tips

For early bloom, start indoors. Or after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. When plants are 1 inch high, thin or transplant. Particularly decorative in rock gardens and as edgings. Ideal for containers. Plant with masses of cactus flowered zinnias as background to create a vibrant color effect.

Typeannual
Categoriesannuals, drought tolerant
Bloom Length60 to 98 days
Bloom Colorrose, crimson, white, salmon, yellow
Bloom Timemid spring-early fall
LightFull Sun
Soilsandy, well drained
Height4 to 6 inches
Spacing10 to 10 inches
Days to Germination7 to 14 days
DepthNULL inches
Resist DroughtYes
Diagnosis0
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