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Moss Rose, Rose Moss 'Kariba Mixed'

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

Portulaca pilosa subsp. grandiflora

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Textured

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Red

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

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

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Millersville, Maryland

Kemp, Texas

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