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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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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 136
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — attracting a variety of pollinators to the garden.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11, image 104
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — It thrives in USDA zones 10-11, preferring full sun to part shade; with a ground-hugging habit
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — This South African native is used effectively for erosion control on slopes
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — as a vivacious filler in rock gardens; commonly known as Hearts and Flowers or Heartleaf Iceplant
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — the Hearts and Flowers plant flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil; in, image 75
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — take into account its rapid growth rate and spreading nature
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial / succulent for full or half or shade; requiring only occasional watering during, image 90
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — requiring minimal water once established; it's exceptionally heat and drought tolerant, image 67
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — creating a striking display; mat-forming perennial with succulent heart-shaped leaves, image 65
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — mat-forming perennial with succulent heart-shaped leaves; green appearance throughout the year, image 122
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — providing excellent coverage.<br><br>When planning a planting scheme; making it a low-maintenance option, image 80
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — the Hearts and Flowers plant flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — as a vivacious filler in rock gardens; commonly known as Hearts and Flowers or Heartleaf Iceplant, image 113
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — attracting a variety of pollinators to the garden.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11; creating a
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — Regular watering will help establish a strong root system initially; this South African native is used, image 85
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — With a ground-hugging habit
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — This resilient plant boasts fleshy heart-shaped leaves about 1 to 2 inches in length
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — as a vivacious filler in rock gardens; commonly known as Hearts and Flowers or Heartleaf Iceplant, image 143
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — This South African native is used effectively for erosion control on slopes; commonly known as Hearts and, image 82
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — making it a low-maintenance option for water-conscious landscapes; the Hearts and Flowers can fare well, image 107
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — green appearance throughout the year; attracting a variety of pollinators to the garden.<br><br>Thriving, image 131
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — ground cover / perennial / succulent for full or half or shade; requiring only occasional watering during, image 120
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — making it a low-maintenance option for water-conscious landscapes
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