Portulaca grandiflora is commonly called moss rose, which is quite descriptive of this plant’s key ornamental features: ruffled, rose-like flowers appearing on prostrate to slightly ascending stems that form a moss-like foliage mat. Flowers bloom summer to frost and come in single, semi-double or double forms in colors including red, rose, orange, yellow, white and pastel shades thereof. Flowers do not open on cloudy or rainy days. Cylindrical, fleshy, medium green leaves appear in clusters along reddish stems.
Often called the moss rose or sun rose, portulaca are beautiful plants with delicate rose-like blooms that come in a wide range of colors
Add color and texture to any flower bed by using 1.00 PT items to compliment the perennials and shrubs in your landscape
1.00 PT Annuals make the biggest show when planted in groups of odd numbers, 9 being a favorite
Portulaca needs well-drained soil to flourish and they are very heat tolerant plants that spread easily and attract butterflies and other pollinators