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Carpobrotus chilensis

Western Ice Plant

Plant photo of: Carpobrotus chilensis
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

Pink, Multi-Colored

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.