Portulaca x hybrida 'Happy Trail™ Series'

Moss Rose, Purslane

Happy Trails Peppermint

Tips for Homeowners:

Despite the fact that these are succulents, they are such heavy producers that they require adequate water and fertilizer every 2-4 weeks to perform at their best.  

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Beautiful tropical colors are displayed on trailing foliage and will survive the heat of the summer quite nicely.

  • Large, double blooms in tropical colors
  • Trailing foliage
  • Very drought tolerant

Excellent for use in containers, along walks or in rock gardens.

Height: 6-10 in
Spread: 14-18 in
Zone: 10-11
Color: Orange, Pink, Red, White

Interesting Notes about Moss Rose, Purslane:

Portulaca annuals are one of the easiest plants to grow because they tolerate the heat of the summer sun and because their vigorous nature offers a quick and constant showy display all summer. All it takes is water and room to grow. The flowers do close at night and on cloudy days.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Container
  • Blooms all Season
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Low Maintenance
  • Rock Garden
  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Heat Tolerant

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Humming-birds

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained