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Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia

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Overview

Aptenia cordifolia, commonly known as Hearts and Flowers, is a robust, mat-forming perennial with succulent heart-shaped leaves. It thrives in USDA zones 10-11, preferring full sun to part shade. This groundcover plant blooms profusely with small, vivid magenta flowers, each around 1 inch in diameter, creating a striking display. Quick to establish, it reaches 2-4 inches high and spreads up to 24 inches, requiring minimal water once established.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 9–11Type Ground cover, Perennial, SucculentClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — the Hearts and Flowers plant flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil; in the warmer

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent
Family
Aizoaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Photos (166)

Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — This South African native is used effectively for erosion control on slopes; commonly known as Hearts and, image 142
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — as a vivacious filler in rock gardens; commonly known as Hearts and Flowers or Heartleaf Iceplant, image 83
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — is a particularly charming succulent ground cover ideal for adding vibrant splashes of color to a, image 69
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — or as an edge planting along pathways; the Hearts and Flowers plant flourishes in full sun to partial, image 84
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — requiring minimal water once established; it's exceptionally heat and drought tolerant, image 97
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — It thrives in USDA zones 10-11, preferring full sun to part shade; with a ground-hugging habit, image 63
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — requiring only occasional watering during extended dry periods
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — each around 1 inch in diameter; regular watering will help establish a strong root system initially, image 64
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — requiring minimal water once established
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — providing excellent coverage.<br><br>When planning a planting scheme; making it a low-maintenance option for
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — is a particularly charming succulent ground cover ideal for adding vibrant splashes of color to a landscape
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — It thrives in USDA zones 10-11, preferring full sun to part shade
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — Regular watering will help establish a strong root system initially; this South African native is used, image 145
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — green appearance throughout the year; attracting a variety of pollinators to the garden.<br><br>Thriving, image 71
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — It's exceptionally heat and drought tolerant; it rarely exceeds 2 to 4 inches in height but can spread 2, image 76
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — With a ground-hugging habit; it thrives in USDA zones 10-11, preferring full sun to part shade, image 108
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — It's exceptionally heat and drought tolerant; it rarely exceeds 2 to 4 inches in height but can spread 2, image 106
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — creating a striking display; mat-forming perennial with succulent heart-shaped leaves, image 95
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — commonly known as Hearts and Flowers; each around 1 inch in diameter, image 61
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — green appearance throughout the year; attracting a variety of pollinators to the garden.<br><br>Thriving in USDA
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — it reaches 2-4 inches high and spreads up to 24 inches; is a particularly charming succulent ground cover, image 66
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial / succulent with red blooms
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — is a particularly charming succulent ground cover ideal for adding vibrant splashes of color to a, image 99
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — each around 1 inch in diameter; regular watering will help establish a strong root system initially, image 94
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