Portulaca grandiflora 'Margarita Rosita'

Moss Rose, Eleven-O'Clock, Rose Moss, Sun Moss, Garden Portulaca, Sun Plant

Family: Portulacaceae Purslane


Type Annual, succulent
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, seashore
Height 3" to 4" / 10cm to 10cm
Spread 12" to 14" / 30cm to 35cm
Growth rate Fast
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing