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The Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora)

I read an interesting article about The Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora), it's one of the most low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plants.  I'm all ears about any plants that satisfies those two conditions.  This is the first year I've tried growing the Moss Rose from seed.  It's not really a rose but it's a succulent covered with bright flowers in shades of bright yellow, red, and white.  You can plant them on the hottest part of your yard and they only need to be watered occasionally after it's established or if there are signs of wilt.

It's very easy to sow the seeds outside, just make sure you don't cover it completely with soil because they need light to germinate.  I just sprinkle it on top of the soil and lightly press the surface so the seeds won't get blown away.