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Portulaca grandiflora (Moss-Rose Purslane, Rose Moss)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 20419



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Portulaca
Species: Portulaca grandiflora
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ground Cover
  • Ornamental
  • Succulent
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Flowers Continuously
Flowering End edit
  • Autumn / Fall
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Hanging Basket
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Tropical Garden
  • Xeriscaping
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Sandy / Light
  • Poor
Soil pH edit
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Violet
  • White
  • Peach
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Frank (2698)
  purpleinopp (8118)
Netty (13946)
petunia (333)
Kay (765)
SongofJoy57 (49)
aythya-camellia (860)
civicboyfl (356)
  misuysig (183)
cherylad (2487)
toni (36069)
  LiinMay (1)


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Kay (765) wrote on Feb 01 2010
Colorful flowers blooming continuously during summer. Loves hot, dry conditions.

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