The Book of Annuals 99 



PORTULACA 



Portulaca grandiflora 



Known also as rose moss, and related to the com- 

 mon weed of sandy soils — purslane. Of the easiest 

 culture in a hot, dry location. Good for edging and 

 in dry parts of rock gardens. The display of color 

 is brilliant on sunny days only. In some places the 

 plant self-sows — the reason for its persistence in old 

 gardens. 



Sow seeds in corn-planting time (May 15), where 

 plants are desired, and thin to ten or twelve inches 

 apart. 



CoLOB: white to yellow, rose, red, purplish and 



striped. 

 Height: six to ten inches. 

 Peeiod op Bloom : July to frost. 

 Location : hot, dry soil ; full sun. 



