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Aptenia
Aptenia cordifolia, mesembryanthemum cordifolium, Dorotheanthus bellidiformis
This South African native succulent also known as Mezoo™, is part of the ice plant family. The heart-shaped, textured leaves of Aptenia Arrow are topped with dainty, dark magenta-red daisy-like flowers which appear from summer to fall. This low-maintenance, compact, mat-forming annual is an outstanding groundcover in rock gardens and in-between walkways. Aptenia also work well in hanging baskets, combination planter, and low borders. They are extremely heat tolerant, thrive in full sun and attract bees and butterflies.
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Arrow is a beloved succulent that is grown for its beautiful foliage and bright daisy-like flowers which stay open during cloudy weather. The heart-shaped, ivory-edged green leaves are wonderfully contrasted against dime-sized, dark magenta-red blooms making it an exceptional accent plant in mixed baskets and planters. Its trailing habit also makes Arrow great for groundcover… Read more »
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