Heartleaf Iceplant
Iceplant
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Mesembryanthemum cordifolia
Mesembryanthemum cordifolia
Baby Sun Rose; Heart Leaf
South Africa
3
–
8 inches
1
–
2 feet
Part Sun/Shade
Very Low
Flowering
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About This Plant
Sun/part shade; mostly evergreen. Thick, fleshy leaves with brightly colored flowers form a fast-spreading groundcover similar to portulaca.
Ice plant is used in the western US around homes as a wildfire suppressant; in ideal conditions it quickly covers bare ground and has been used to suppress weeds.
Maintenance
Protect from frost. No care needed to grow in shade, but in exposed locations it may require supplemental water.
Features
Plant Type:
Cactus and Succulent
Size:
3-8" H, 1-2' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Well drained
Wildlife:
Pollinators
Flower Color:
Pink, Red
Bloom Time:
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Portulaca pilosa
Portulaca oleracea
Dichondra argentea
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