Aptenia cordifolia

Baby Sunrose

Family: Aizoaceae Carpetweed


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Early Spring to Early Winter
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, rock garden, seashore
Height 3" to 4" / 10cm to 10cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage