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Mid-spring in northern Oz: Mesembryanthemum - 'Pig face' - flowering

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By Bernieh


Mid-spring in northern Oz: Mesembryanthemum - 'Pig face' - flowering (Mesembryanthemum)

A succulent groundcover tolerant of drought and heat. Perfect for hot and dry spots in the garden.



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Pig face ?? lol Far too pretty for a name like that Bernieh !! lol :-)

11 Oct, 2009

 

Lol .. yes Sue I'm not sure why they were called 'Pig Face'. They come in some lovely colours - I'm waiting for the purple one to flower ... should be soon.

11 Oct, 2009

 

I'll look forward to seeing it :-))

11 Oct, 2009

 

Wont need one of of them in the northwest of England.

11 Oct, 2009

 

Mesembryanthemum.....bit of a mouthful for Ali to call me! Guess she'll stick with Pig Face...LoL!!

Cracking flower & pic BH.

11 Oct, 2009

 

Oh Oddbillie - you're a cheeky one! Actually I'm glad I never have to say this word out loud - I'd be stuck!

11 Oct, 2009



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