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Carpobrotus chilensis

Western Ice Plant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Dave Ryden

 

Description

This succulent perennial makes a great groundcover and produces bright magenta/purple flowers that have a light yellow center and are surrounded by stiff, crisp, light green foliage.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.