moss rose

noun

1

: an old-fashioned garden rose (Rosa centifolia) that has a glandular mossy calyx and flower stalk

2

: a South American portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora) grown for its showy flowers

Examples of moss rose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Also known as moss rose, portulaca prefers fast-draining or sandy soil, light watering, and plenty of sunshine. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026

Ensure the potting soil is well-draining, as moss rose doesn't tolerate wet feet. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026

Portulaca, also called moss rose, is made for you. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026

This low-growing annual, also called moss rose, is extremely drought tolerant and boasts gorgeous shades of yellow, red, pink, salmon, white and orange. — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 27 Jan. 2023

For example, some summer plants such as moss rose and caladiums play out long before the first frost. — Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 10 Dec. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for moss rose

• aloes
• arose
• bestows
• boroughs
• buboes
• cargoes
• cocos
• compos
• compose
• crossbows
• demos
• depose