Double Moss Rose Seeds produce a warm-season perennial flowering plant commonly known in the United States as double moss rose. Plants develop low-growing, spreading stems with small, bright double flowers and needle-like foliage. This plant thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is suitable for garden beds, borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation in temperate to warm climates.
Features
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Warm-season perennial flowering plant
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Low-growing, spreading stems with double flowers
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Suitable for garden beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers
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Adapted to full sun and well-drained soil
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Produces continuous blooms during the growing season
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Portulaca grandiflora
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Common Name (US): Double Moss Rose
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Seed Type / Variety: Perennial flowering plant
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Growth Habit: Low-spreading perennial
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USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
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Planting Season: Spring to early summer
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Growing Season: Summer
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Sowing Season:
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March–June
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Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 70–85°F (21–29°C)
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile soil, pH 6.0–7.5
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Watering Needs: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
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Mature Plant Size: 6–12 inches height; 12–18 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches apart