species 13,908 observations
Moss Rose
Portulaca grandiflora
Supports All
21
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Danaid Eggfly, Lucerne Moth, Purslane Moth, White-lined Sphinx
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Snow Bunting, American Serpentine Leaf Miner, Black Bean Aphid
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
12
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Wet
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Heat
- Plant type
- Annual Ground cover Succulent
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.