Hardy ice plant forms a low carpet of fleshy green leaves covered with bright purplish-pink, daisy-like flowers in sunny conditions.
- Height
- 7–16 cm / 0.2–0.5 ft
- Spread
- 30–61 cm / 1–2 ft
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Flowering
- Fall, Summer
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 6a–10b
Planting
Plant in full sun and dry, sandy soil with excellent drainage. It fits rock walls, gravel-style planting and containers better than heavy ground that holds water.
Care
Keep drainage clear in containers and rock-garden pockets, particularly through winter. This drought-tolerant plant needs a dry site.
Before planting: Wet winters can prevent it from returning. Evergreen foliage is mainly a feature of milder winter climates.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
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