General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 18 to 20 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Moss Rose

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Location: AgriLife North Farm, Overton, TX
Date: 2016-06-23
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Location: West Central Tx 
Date: 2021-05-18
Location: AgriLife North Farm, Overton, TX
Date: 2016-06-23
  • Uploaded by jon
Location: AgriLife North Farm, Overton, TX
Date: 2016-06-23
  • Uploaded by jon

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