Ice Plant
Lampranthus spp.
Also known as
Ice plant
Starr 061204-1844 Lampranthus roseus by Forest & Kim Starr (CC BY 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Ice Plant Overview
Lampranthus is a genus of creeping, bushy succulents in the Aizoaceae family native to Southern Africa with more that 200 recognised species. The Aizoaceae family is commonly known by the name ice plants and also known as vygies in South Africa and New Zealand. They inhabit arid areas and are characterised by their unusually large, showy, daisy-like flower heads. Cultivated specimens are best grown as tender bedding plants or in containers that can be protected in winter.
Common problems with Ice Plant
How to propagate Ice Plant
Cuttings
You can propagate by seed or stem cuttings in the spring or autumn.
Seed
Other uses of Ice Plant
Summer bedding particularly in airy conditions.
