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Common Name: Portulaca/Moss rose
Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora
Hardiness: Tender Annual
Exposure: Full Sun
Flower Colours: Various
Foliage: Fleshy
Height: 4-6 inches
Spread: 10 inches
Soil Type: Poor, light, sandy
Moisture: Drought tolerant
Care Level: Easy
Sundial Mix

General Description:
Exceptionally free flowering garden performers bear 2 inch blooms. Thrives in hot, dry sunny locations, along a driveway, in a rock garden. Unbeatable garden performer. Striking vivid blooms in a multitude of colors. Makes an excellent ground cover, even in poor soil. Reseeds plentifully. Single or double rose like flowers close at night or on cloudy days. Colors range from yellow, white, cream, fuschia, mango, peach, orange, peppermint, pink and scarlet.

Care and Maintenance:
Easily grown. Need sun, well drained soil and only occasional watering. Do not overwater or fertilize.

Uses & Features:
Beds
Edging
Ground cover Rockeries
Containers
Varieties Available:
Sundial Mix