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Moss Rose

Portulaca grandiflora

Zones 211annual6" tall🐝 pollinator

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Peak bloom: July

How to plant

Direct-sow after last frost in dry, poor soil. Thrives in heat and drought — perfect for hellstrips.

Sunlight
full sun
Spacing
8" between plants
Mature height
6"
Row placement
front of bed

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