Persian Carpet Flower (Edithcolea grandis)

A flower that speaks of the immense possibilities in nature, this member of the Milkweed family brings to the gardener floral splendor beyond compare. Like a kaleidoscope, the exotic blooms are held in patterns of perfect symmetry. Modest in growth, it's easily maintained in a pot on a windowsill. During the summer, flowers form on the tips of the bristly trailing stems. A low-maintenance plant for any bright window, this arid land succulent tolerates extremes in dryness.