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Genus: Portulaca Species: grandiflora Common Name: Moss Rose Family: Portulaceae Order: Caryophyllales Native: Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay Habit: Annual Height: 0.5 to 1 foot Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Pink, purple, white, red, orange or yellow Propagation: Seed and stem cutting Note: This plant is suitable for edging, rock gardens, ground cover, containers, or stone walls. Moss Rose makes an excellent choice for dry soil areas of gardens. Monitor plant for aphids and crown rot. Prefers sunny, fairly dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.