Trailing Ice Plant

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Brilliant flowers on gray-green, fleshy foliage in spring. Red flowers form a carpet of color. Excellent as ground cover or in borders and beds. Can be used for erosion control. Needs little water.

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Maiden Grass

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Details

Common name

Trailing Ice Plant

Botanical name

Lampranthus spectabilis

Variety

Red

Zone

USDA 10 - 11

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Bloom time

winter-spring

Light

sun

Height

10-12" (25-31 cm)

Habit

spreading

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

not recommended

Maintenance

pinch back for fuller appearance