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Moss Rose: Portulaca grandiflora

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orange moss rose

Family: Portulacaceae

Above:orange moss rose, Below: portulaca pot Use: low borders, containers, hanging baskets, rock gardens
portulaca pot

Plant: low creeping annual to 8"

Origin: Brazil

Zone
: annual

Flowers
: colorful

Foliage: simple, scale-like, succulent leaves.

Culture
: full sun to part sun in well drained soil. Drought tolerant. Sow seeds in spring after frost date.



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