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MESEMBRYANTHEMUM
. Iceplant or Figmarigold
(Name
derived from mesembria, mid-day; anthemon,
a flower,refers to fact
that flowers open in full sunlight)
The Replant
(M. cryslallinum) is the most commonly grown
representative of this genus. It is a curious plant
with thick leaves covered with glistening dots, or ice
like globules. The flowers are white or light rose,
but not showy. The plants are trailing and seldom more
than 6 inches tall.
There
are many other Figmarigolds, of which M. pyropeum
(lineare) (cataloged as M. tricolor) is a
most attractive annual. The flowers are crimson, pink,
and white, and 1 1/2 or 2inches across. The plants are
trailing and grow 6 inches tall. These are not annuals
but are often treated as such.
UTILIZE.
These plants are useful for rough spots in the garden,
where the soil is dry and the sun is very hot. They
are used for edging.
GENERAL.
The seeds should be sown either indoors in April, or
in the open border when the soil is warm. They require
very little water.
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