Portulaca
Portulaca, also known as Moss Rose, is a low-growing, sun-loving succulent with vibrant, rose-like blooms in a variety of colors. Drought-tolerant and ideal for borders, containers, or rock gardens, it thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal care.
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Description
Description
Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora)
Portulaca, commonly known as Moss Rose, is a low-growing, heat- and drought-tolerant annual prized for its bright, rose-like flowers and succulent foliage. Native to South America, it spreads in a mat-like fashion, making it ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, borders, and containers.
Flowers come in a wide range of vibrant colors—including pink, red, orange, yellow, and white—and typically open in full sun, closing at night or on cloudy days. The leaves are cylindrical and fleshy, helping the plant retain moisture in dry conditions.
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Light: Full sun
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Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
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Water: Low; very drought-tolerant once established
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Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
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Maintenance: Minimal; remove spent blooms to encourage flowering
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USDA Zones: Grown as an annual in most zones; perennial in zones 10–11
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