Carpobrotus chilensis |
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Western Ice Plant |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.