Moss Rose

Portulaca grandiflora, Portulacaceae

Zones

2–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Australian IndigoIndigofera australis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sweet Thorn AcaciaVachellia karroo

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Namib PorkbushCeraria carrissoana

Nurse PlantShade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Sand OnionCorynotheca micrantha

Pollinator Sharing

Queen of the NightCereus jamacaru

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Sour FigCarpobrotus deliciosus

Both are succulent groundcover plants that may compete for soil moisture

Tubercled SaltbushAtriplex acanthocarpa

Saltbush accumulates salts that create hostile soil conditions for salt-sensitive plants like Portulaca

Resin SpurgeEuphorbia resinifera

Euphorbia's toxic compounds may inhibit moss rose growth while competing for shallow water resources

Uses

Functions

Ground CoverSoil ProtectionPollinator SupportLiving Mulch

Edible Parts

LeavesStemsFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-InflammatoryDiuretic

Common Questions

What zones does Moss Rose grow in?

Moss Rose grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Moss Rose?

Good companions for Moss Rose include Australian Indigo, Sweet Thorn Acacia, Namib Porkbush, Sand Onion, Queen of the Night.

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