Moss Rose
Portulaca grandiflora
About Moss Rose
This low-growing, succulent weed features bright, rose-like flowers and fleshy, needle-like leaves, often forming dense mats that can outcompete desirable turfgrass. Thriving in hot, dry conditions common around Franklin and Spring Hill, moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is problematic because it spreads rapidly and resists mowing, making lawn maintenance challenging for Middle Tennessee homeowners. Effective control requires targeted herbicide applications and proper lawn care practices.
Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is a turf weed commonly found in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Weed Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we identify and treat Moss Rose regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward selecting the right herbicide and timing for effective control.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Moss Rose
- Scientific Name
- Portulaca grandiflora
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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