Moss Rose

Moss Rose

Portulaca grandiflora

This annual is a good summer bloomer. Sow moss rose seeds in the spring or plant from containers.

THE BASICS

Type: Annual

Sun: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Hardiness: 0°F

Water: Moderate

Native to: South America

GROWTH RATE

Growth Rate: Moderate

Mature Height: 1 feet

Mature Width: 2 feet

Mature Form: Low growing

FOLIAGE

Semievergreen

Color: Gray-green

Texture: Fine

WILDLIFE

FLOWERS

Flower Color: Rose, red, yellow or white

Season: summer, fall

COMMENTS

Litter: Low

Thorns: None

Allergenic: No

Irritation: None

Plant Combinations

Moss Rose | Dave Seibert, AMWUA