Add a touch of brightness and resilience to your garden! Perfect for hot, sunny spots, these flowers will keep your garden blooming beautifully all season long!
This vibrant and drought-tolerant plant, also known as Portulaca Grandiflora, produces stunning white blooms that open in the sunlight and close at night. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, or as a ground cover, Moss Rose is known for its ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions with minimal care, making it perfect for busy gardeners.
Groundcover Specifications
- Season: Annual
- USDA Zones: 4 - 11
- Height: 6 inches
- Width: 14 - 16 inches
- Bloom Season: Early summer to late summer
- Bloom Color: White
- Growth Rate: Aggressive
- Environment: Full sun
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Soil Type: Well-drained, dry, pH 6.1 - 7.5
- Latin Name: Portulaca grandiflora
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 70 - 80F
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Press gently into the soil but do not cover
- Sowing Rate: Approximately 1000 Moss Rose seeds cover 20 square feet
- Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist, but not wet until germination
