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Image of the beautiful butterfly
attractant, Aptenia cordifolia 'Red Apple' or
Heartleaf Ice Plant |
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Aptenia cordifolia 'Red Apple'
(Baby Sunrose,
Carpetweed,
Heartleaf Ice Plant) |
Synonyms: Litocarpus cordifolia, Mesembryanthemum cordifolia
Family: Aizoaceae
Origin: Native to Estern Cape of South Africa
Light: Part-full shade
Height: 4"
Spread: 10-12"
Blooms: Floriferous, red, ox-eye daisy-like flower formed at base
of each pair of leaves, year round blossoms
Foliage: Evergreen, herbaceous
Soil: Well-drained, poor, drought tolerant when established
Water: Minimal
Propagation: Cuttings
Uses: Groundcover, mass plantings, rock garden, dry slope,
planters, hanging basket
Caution: This plant may be invasive
Comments:
Aptenia cordifolia 'Red
Apple' or
Baby Sunrose or
Carpetweed or
Heartleaf Ice Plant or
Litocarpus cordifolia or Mesembryanthemum cordifolia
is a very
charming succulent plant with
a low growth habit. This mat-forming perennial can be easily grown
from cuttings.
Baby Sunrose
is a fire-retardant; it thrives well in any kind of soil and
tolerates drought. It loves the heat and continuously produces
many small bright red flowers all year round.
Carpetweed
is hardy and requires miminal care.
This plant is a bee and butterfly attractant.When planted in masses,
Heartleaf Ice Plant
look very
impressive in the rock garden or on a hilly slope or as a groundcover.
Grow them in a container or hanging basket and let them drape down
the sides of the pots. Pinch to promote growth.
Aptenia cordifolia 'Red
Apple' is happily growing in Jenny's Garden.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-10 |
