Overview
Portulaca Seeds grow into vibrant, low-growing flowering plants that thrive in full sunlight and dry conditions. Commonly known as Moss Rose or Sun Plant, Portulaca produces a carpet of dazzling blooms in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and white.
This drought-tolerant annual is ideal for hot climates and sandy soils, making it a favorite for rock gardens, borders, and hanging planters. With its continuous blooms and easy care, Portulaca adds long-lasting color to any sunny garden.
Features
- Premium quality non-GMO Portulaca seeds
- Produces bright, rose-like flowers in various colors
- Heat- and drought-tolerant annual flower
- Perfect for rock gardens, containers, and hanging baskets
- Long-lasting blooms from spring through fall
- Low-maintenance and fast-growing plant
Specifications
- Common Name (US): Portulaca / Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora)
- Seed Type: Annual flowering plant, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Planting Season: Spring through early summer (after frost danger)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 211 (grown as annual in all zones)
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (68 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or rocky soil; tolerates poor soil, pH 5.57.5
- Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after frost; surface sow as seeds need light to germinate
- Germination Time: 714 days at 7085F
- Days to Maturity: 6080 days from sowing
- Spacing: 68 inches between plants
- Plant Height: 48 inches tall
- Spread: 1018 inches wide (spreading habit)
- Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
- Bloom Season: Late spring through fall
- Yield: Continuous colorful blooms throughout warm months
- Storage Use: Seeds can be dried and stored for next planting season