Maraca Portulaca

Portulaca molokiniensis 'Maraca'

Pronunciation: port-choo-LAH-kah
SKU #08426
9-11

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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.
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11

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Bloom TimeBlooms intermittently year-round.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDrought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseContainer, Ground Cover
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorLight Green
Companion PlantsSempervivum (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Bulbine (Bulbine); Cranesbill (Geranium); Basket of Gold (Aurinia)
Care InstructionsRequires 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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Bloom TimeBlooms intermittently year-round.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDrought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Ground Cover
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorLight Green
Companion PlantsSempervivum (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Bulbine (Bulbine); Cranesbill (Geranium); Basket of Gold (Aurinia)
Care
Care InstructionsRequires 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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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.