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Moss Rose, Rose Moss 'Margarita 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

Unknown - Tell us

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

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

Cerritos, California

Braselton, Georgia

Indianapolis, Indiana

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Doniphan, Missouri

Salt Lake City, Utah

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