moss rose
noun
1
: an old-fashioned garden rose (Rosa centifolia) that has a glandular mossy calyx and flower stalk
2
: a South American portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora) grown for its showy flowers
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Also known as moss rose, portulaca prefers fast-draining or sandy soil, light watering, and plenty of sunshine.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Ensure the potting soil is well-draining, as moss rose doesn't tolerate wet feet.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Portulaca, also called moss rose, is made for you.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
This low-growing annual, also called moss rose, is extremely drought tolerant and boasts gorgeous shades of yellow, red, pink, salmon, white and orange.
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Terri Robertson,
Country Living,
27 Jan. 2023
For example, some summer plants such as moss rose and caladiums play out long before the first frost.
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Neil Sperry,
ExpressNews.com,
10 Dec. 2020
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Ensure the potting soil is well-draining, as moss rose doesn't tolerate wet feet.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Portulaca, also called moss rose, is made for you.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
This low-growing annual, also called moss rose, is extremely drought tolerant and boasts gorgeous shades of yellow, red, pink, salmon, white and orange.
—
Terri Robertson,
Country Living,
27 Jan. 2023
For example, some summer plants such as moss rose and caladiums play out long before the first frost.
—
Neil Sperry,
ExpressNews.com,
10 Dec. 2020
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“Moss rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moss%20rose. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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