Thursday, June 02, 2011

Moss Rose (and other growing things)

According to the website Floridata, Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora) originates in the arid plains of southern Brazil, Uruguay and northern Argentina and is
"a beautiful, bright colored, low growing annual that blooms all summer long with little or no care required. It is one of very few annual succulents."

I got mine for $3.50 and have been shocked at how quickly it has burst into color. It seems to be doing so well that I definitely already need a larger pot for it. Looking forward to seeing what it does all summer long!

The day after I brought it home...

And now...


The Moss Rose isn't the only lovely thing happening out on the balcony!



2 comments:

Friar Tuck said...

Verbena and the moss rose have been my two faves since moving to the desert.

Kimberly Cangelosi said...

I will have to look for some Verbena!