In The Garden: is this a rose?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by redlines4me, Aug 5, 2009.

  1. redlines4me

    redlines4me Member

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    A friend gave this to me. Is it some kind of rose?
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Rose moss, Portulaca grandiflora
     
  3. redlines4me

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    Thanks for your help. Can I plant this in my rose garden?
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    err... you can but it's not a rose, just a misnamed succulent.
     
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    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    it'll do well out in the garden - grows especially well in full sun up here in zone 6b and is an annual here - will self seed, the winter can be too cold sometimes, so i always collect/save seeds for the next year. is drought tolerant once it's established.

    don't know your zone...if higher than 8, it might need some shade to thrive...and i'd think it would be perennial if it's that zone or higher (not sure about that though).
     

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