Moss Rose

Portulaca grandiflora

About This Plant

Flowering

Full Sun

Part Sun/Shade

Low Water

Full sun. Moss rose is a low-growing summer annual with many cultivars and varieties. Flowers may be single, double, red, pink, white, yellow or orange. The small, fleshy leaves withstand high temperatures, drought and bright sunlight.

Origins: none

Maintenance

Planting; winter cleanup.

Moss rose flowers.

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Tender warm-colored blooms that withstand heat and drought.

Min. Height: 0.5

Max Height: 0.5 foot

Min. Width: 1

Max Width: 1.5 feet

Plant Type(s): Annuals
Soil Types: Sandy, Well drained, Clay
Flower Color(s): Yellow, Pink
Seasonal Star: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

See also

Chisme

Perennial

A no-fuss flowering groundcover that fills in around other plants.

Purslane

Perennial

A sun-loving succulent with small dainty flowers.

Zinnia ‘Profusion’

Perennial

A low-growing butterfly magnet, for summer and fall color.

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