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Moss Rose, Rose Moss 'Tequila Cherry'

Portulacagrandiflora

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Genus
Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)
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Species
grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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BUFFY690
Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | June 2011 | positive

Dont' know anything bad to say about any portulaca, lifesaver for color here in our hot humid days. I used this particular color i/serie...Read More

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