Moss Rose
Portulaca grandiflora
Family: Portulacaceae
Moss Rose grows in full sun and prefers sandy, dry, sharply drained soil. Water needs: Low; drought tolerant.
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How to Grow Moss Rose
Moss Rose growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Sandy, dry, sharply drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low; drought tolerant water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-11 as an annual. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Moss Rose as 7-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or barely cover. Days to maturity are listed as 60-80 days to flowering.
Plant Overview
Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is listed in the Portulacaceae family and categorized as a flower with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0192
- Family
- Portulacaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Moss Rose is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low; drought tolerant. The database soil reference is Sandy, dry, sharply drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 2-11 as an annual.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-11 as an annual
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Sandy, dry, sharply drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low; drought tolerant
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-14 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or barely cover. The listed time to maturity is 60-80 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-14 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or barely cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-80 days to flowering
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.