Portulaca (Moss Rose) in Zone 7b
Portulaca grandiflora
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Portulaca (Moss Rose) tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Feb 20–Feb 27 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 17–Apr 24 |
| 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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