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Portulaca--Moss Rose

Moss rose grows well in hot, dry, growing areas,
rock gardens, as an edging plant and when interplanted in
bulb beds. The flower colors are varied and self seeded
plants may come up the following year. A sunny growing area
and a light soil are preferred. The plants are six to nine
inches tall and are spaced ten to twelve inches apart. The
flowers of some varieties close at night and on dull days.
Moss rose usually dies at the first frost.

Moss rose is often direct seeded into the garden.
Scatter the seeds on the soil surface then lightly rake
them in. The seed germinates in 10 to 14 days at 70 degrees.

Credit for information from the following sources: Denver Botanic Gardens, MSU Extension Office, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension