Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001149
11/12/99
Portulaca--Moss Rose
Height: 6 in Spacing: 10 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Orange, pink, purple, red, white, yellow
Comments: Moss Rose grows well in hot, dry, growing areas,
rock gardens, as an edging plant and when interplanted in
bulb beds. The flower colors are varied and self-seeded
plants may come up the following year. A sunny growing
area and a light soil are preferred. The flowers of some
varieties close at night and on dull days. Moss Rose
usually dies at the first frost.
Propagation: Moss rose is often direct seeded into the
garden. Scatter the seeds on the soil surface then
lightly rake them in. The seed germinates in 10 to 14
days at 70 degrees.
Cultivars:
'Sundial Series' (Vis. 1).
References for Cultivars: Lowell C. Ewart, 1997 Flower
Seed Trials, Michigan State University.
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