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Maraca Portulaca
Portulaca molokiniensis 'Maraca'
Pronunciation: port-choo-LAH-kah
SKU #08426
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Spreading groundcover reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | Light green stacked succulent leaves on upright stems that produce a daily dose of small, bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers intermittently throughout the year in frost-free regions. An intriguing structure for the rock garden, or for use as a specimen plant in mixed succulent containers. Drought tolerant once established. |
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| Bloom Time | Blooms intermittently year-round. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Sempervivum (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Bulbine (Bulbine); Cranesbill (Geranium); Basket of Gold (Aurinia) |
| Care Instructions | Requires excellent drainage; thrives in average to lean sandy, rocky soils. Provide some shelter from harsh sun exposure in hot, dry regions. Allow to dry out slightly between waterings. Protect from excessive winter moisture. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. |
Details
| Description | Light green stacked succulent leaves on upright stems that produce a daily dose of small, bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers intermittently throughout the year in frost-free regions. An intriguing structure for the rock garden, or for use as a specimen plant in mixed succulent containers. Drought tolerant once established. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Blooms intermittently year-round. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Sempervivum (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Bulbine (Bulbine); Cranesbill (Geranium); Basket of Gold (Aurinia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Requires excellent drainage; thrives in average to lean sandy, rocky soils. Provide some shelter from harsh sun exposure in hot, dry regions. Allow to dry out slightly between waterings. Protect from excessive winter moisture. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.