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This charming little succulent adds a pop of vibrant pink to sunny, sandy spots in your landscape. Kiss-Me-Quick forms a low-growing mat, studded with bright blooms that open in the sunshine. It's a tough and carefree plant, perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to rock gardens, borders, or even containers.

Size at Maturity: 3-6 inches tall, spreading to 1 foot wide.

Growth Rate: Fast

Phenology: Evergreen, may die back in cold snaps but will heavily reseed.

Life Cycle: Annual (may behave as a short-lived perennial in frost-free areas)

Bloom Season: Year-round in warm climates; primarily spring through fall in areas with cooler winters.

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Soil Texture: Sandy, well-drained soils

Soil pH: Adaptable

Moisture Requirements: Drought tolerant

Tolerance to Salt Spray: Moderate

Recommended Landscape Uses: Rock gardens, borders, groundcover, containers, green roofs.

Maintenance Tips: Very low maintenance; no fertilization required. Will self-seed readily.

Considerations:

Deer and/or Rabbit Resistance: High

Edible: Yes, the leaves and stems are edible and have a slightly sour, salty flavor. Often used in salads or as a potherb.

Medicinal Uses: Traditionally used to treat burns, skin irritations, and digestive issues.

Toxicity to Pets: Generally considered non-toxic to pets.

Florida Native Companion Plant: Beach Sunflower ( Helianthus debilis ), Gaillardia ( Gaillardia pulchella ), and Coontie ( Zamia floridana )

Wildlife Benefit: Attracts bees and other pollinators.

Caterpillar Host Plant: Not a significant caterpillar host plant.

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