Maraca Portulaca
Portulaca molokiniensis 'Maraca'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water occasionally once established; more in extreme heat and containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 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
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | port-choo-LAH-kah |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Spreading groundcover reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms intermittently year-round. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Rock Garden, Specimen, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water occasionally once established; more in extreme heat and containers. |
| Companion Plants | Sempervivum (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Bulbine (Bulbine); Cranesbill (Geranium); Basket of Gold (Aurinia) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant