Maraca Portulaca
Portulaca molokiniensis 'Maraca'
Pronunciation: port-choo-LAH-kah
SKU #08426
| 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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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Once established, water occasionally. |
| Blooms | Blooms intermittently year-round. |
| Mature Size | Spreading groundcover reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Sempervivum (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Bulbine (Bulbine); Cranesbill (Geranium); Basket of Gold (Aurinia) |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601
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