Succulent, needle-like leaves studded with fluorescent pink, daisy-like flowers measuring 2" across make this semi-evergreen groundcover a sight to behold. Hot, sunny conditions keep the flowers coming all summer long. In fall and winter, the foliage develops good red fall color.
Ice Plant is used extensively as a groundcover in the SW United States, but is often treated as an annual in the East. It thrives in gravelly soil and is very drought tolerant.
Height:
4.0-6.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Modern Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
This plant grows best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Planting it on a slope will help provide these conditions. Due to its succulent nature, Ice Plant is very drought tolerant. Grow it in a hot, sunny location.
Height:
4.0-6.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Modern Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
This plant grows best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Planting it on a slope will help provide these conditions. Due to its succulent nature, Ice Plant is very drought tolerant. Grow it in a hot, sunny location.
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