Moss rose will keep blooming all season long with no additional care needed. However, the plants do produce large amounts of seed, so you may see volunteers coming back each year if you plant them once.

Is Moss rose an annual or perennial?

Native to South America, Moss Rose, or Portulaca, is a hardy annual. It produces vividly colored blooms, in shades of rose, yellow, white, orange, red, purple and pink. Flower blooms begin to appear in early summer. Moss Rose grows just four to six inches tall.

How do you take care of moss roses in the winter?

You'll need to water the portulaca when the soil is dry. You don't want the plant to sit in a wet container, so discard water that collects in the saucer beneath the pot. When inside, keep the portulaca in a sunny spot, preferably a south-facing window. Make sure the room temperature is set at 60 degrees or warmer.