Flower
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Judy Kelley
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what kind of flower is this? It has rubbery stems.
7 answers
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portulaca
Janet Pizaro
on Aug 28, 2015
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Also known as Moss rose. You can easily grow from seed.
Sue c.
on Aug 28, 2015
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It will self-seed for years to come. I bought my first plant years ago. New plants sprout every Spring.
Terri
on Aug 28, 2015
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In the succulent family. Please don't over water.
Marcia
on Aug 28, 2015
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Definitely portulaca/moss rose. It's beautiful and grows profusely and, as has already been mentioned, it will self-seed and will do so quite easily. You can also save the seeds and plant where desired. I always plant portulaca in each "balcony" of my large strawberry pots every summer. By summer's end, each strawberry pot is enveloped with the beautiful foliage and colorful blossoms. Makes quite a show. It's also easy maintenance. I usually gently water once per day and let Mother Nature do her thing when she sees fit. Pretty hardy so don't worry about having to coddle it.
Swan Road Designs
on Aug 28, 2015
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@Judy Kelly, not exactly sure what you're asking. Store the seeds or the plants? The plants are going to dry up and die naturally but you can save the seeds. Look for little pod-like structures at the ends of the stems, about the size of a pony bead. They will be darkish brown and have a pointed top, sort of cone-shaped. That's where the seeds are. Go ahead and pop one open and see what's inside. Don't worry about wasting one. Believe me, there are plenty where that came from and you'll be pleasantly surprised at how many tiny poppy seed-like seeds are inside. Most of the time I simply dump the seeds back into my flower boxes or in the area I want portulaca the next spring and I'm done with it. However, you can put the seeds in an envelope and store them is a cool dry place until planting time.
Swan Road Designs
on Aug 29, 2015
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portulaca or moss rose is what I think
Susan
on Aug 31, 2015
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