Carpobrotus chilensis
Western Ice Plant
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.