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Moss Rose, Rose Moss 'Happy Hour Mix'

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
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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