Moss rose is an ideal plant when you need to cover hot, sunny ground. Reviewed by Sylvia Duax When you need to cover hot, sunny ground, look no further than moss rose. Whether you call it moss rose, ...

Moss rose deserves respect not only for its pretty, brightly-colored flowers but also because it is a survivor. Do you have a sun-baked spot in dry, hard-packed, gravelly soil where nothing will grow?

Dear Master Gardener: I planted moss roses in my containers this year and noticed in the morning the flowers are closed. Do the flowers close at night? Answer: Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is a ...

Dear Reader: Yes. They bloom reliably for several months, but they thrive in the heat. As temperatures begin to drop in early to mid-fall, their flower production sinks. That’s how you know it’s time ...