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Ice Plant

A clump-forming succulent that produces cylindrical, gray-green leaves and daisylike red to pinkish-red flowers. Well-drained soil is essential. An excellent choice for rock gardens.

Companion Plants

Black-Eyed Susan

Fountain Grass

Maiden Grass

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Ice Plant

  • Botanical name

    Cephalophyllum alstonii

  • Variety

    Red Spike

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    4" (10 cm)

  • Habit

    Low-growing

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Red

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms