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Lampranthus spectabilis

Trailing Ice Plant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Succulent ground cover, mounding spreading habit. 6-12" by 2'. Moderately fast grower, Gray green leaves. Spring covered with flowers in shades from white to purple. Native in South Africa. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Needs good drainage. May need to be periodically cut back to rejuvenate.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Indoor, Parking Strip, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.