Mesembryanthemum, Dew Plant, Heartleaf Ice Plant, Variegated Baby Sunrose
Mesembryanthemumcordifolium 'Variegata'

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Mesembryanthemum (mes-em-bry-ANTH-ee-mum)
Species: cordifolium (kor-di-FOH-lee-um)
Cultivar: Variegata

Synonym:Aptenia cordifolia

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Good Fall Color
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting