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Antimima radicans
Also Known As
- Ruschia radicans
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 24"-48"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Antimima radicans plant details
Antimima radicans is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Antimima radicans
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Antimima radicans
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat and wind
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
With softly angled leaves against purple flushed stems, this low to the ground mesemb is quick to cover ground! Ideal for slopes, at the edge of rockeries, or anywhere you need some cascading plant action. From South Africa, this useful & texturally funky “vygie” has magenta flowers & grows at least 2’ across (more with time) & is initially very low growing, but can amass about 1’ in height over time. We’ve yet to establish what its blooming habits are, but dig the ease of growth, foliage & drought tolerance!
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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How to Grow Antimima radicans
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Antimima for your garden
aka Mesembryanthemum granitica, Ruschia granitica
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-6"
Width: 6"-15"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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