Moss Rose, Rose Moss 'Double Mix'

Portulacagrandiflora

Genus
Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)
Species
grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sullivan, Missouri

Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania

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