Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$4.00
Portulaca (Moss Rose) Color Blend is a low-growing annual succulent bursting with rose-like blooms in a vibrant mix of red, orange, yellow, pink, and white. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and poor soils, making it one of the very best choices for Austin’s hottest, driest spots – from sunny rock gardens and containers to hanging baskets and challenging slope plantings.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Portulaca Color Blend transplants are grown for strong root systems and maximum heat and drought performance.
Out of stock
Very low water needs
Extremely drought-tolerant; one of the most xeric annuals available
Overwatering causes root rot and death
Minimal fertilizing needed
One light application of balanced organic fertilizer at planting
Rich soils reduce bloom production
Self-cleaning; spent blooms drop on their own
No deadheading required
May shear lightly to encourage fresh branching
Root rot and crown rot from overwatering or poor drainage
Aphids
Whitefly in humid conditions
Ideal for Austin’s hottest, driest microclimates – south-facing beds, rocky slopes, and containers
Do not mulch heavily; plants prefer exposed, well-drained soil
Do not overwater; thrives on neglect during summer
Self-seeds in warm soils; may naturalize in suitable spots
Transplant after last frost; fast establishment in warm soils
Blooms within weeks of transplanting
Peak performance in full Central Texas heat
Requires almost no supplemental irrigation once established
Continues blooming until temperatures drop below 50 F
Frost kills plants; remove after first hard freeze
Spring through early summer after last frost
Ideal soil temperatures: 65-85 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily; blooms close in low light
6-12 inches apart
Spreads to fill gaps over time
Well-draining, lean or sandy soil
Does not tolerate wet or clay soils
Excessive fertility reduces flowering
Water thoroughly at planting
Reduce to minimal once established within 1-2 weeks
Portulaca (Moss Rose) is considered toxic to:
Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, and tremors.
Keep pets away from plants.
Contact a veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately if ingestion occurs.
