Portulaca (Moss Rose) in Zone 9a

Portulaca grandiflora

Start indoorsDec 28–Jan 4 '27
Direct sow / transplant outsideFeb 22–Mar 1
Estimated bloom~60 days after planting

Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).

Good companions

No standout companions recorded yet for Portulaca (Moss Rose).

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