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Trailing Ice Plant

Lampranthus Spectabilis

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Overview

The Trailing Ice Plant, Lampranthus spectabilis, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant succulent. Its sprawling stems reach 2 feet, with daisy-like flowers in hot pink, purple, or yellow, blooming in the spring and summer months. Fleshy, bright green leaves grow up to 2 inches long. Ideal for rock gardens, this sun-loving groundcover requires well-draining soil. Hardy to 20-25°F, it adds striking color and textural contrast to xeriscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type SucculentClimate Mediterranean

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Ideal for rock gardens, this sun-loving groundcover requires well-draining soil

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Hardy to 20-25°F, it adds striking color and textural contrast to xeriscapes

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — blooming in the spring and summer months

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — succulent for full or half

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — multi-colored and pink and purple and white flowers in the garden

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — the Trailing Ice Plant is an excellent choice

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — The flowers exhibit a range of hues

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Succulent
Family: Aizoaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Ideal for rock gardens, this sun-loving groundcover requires well-draining soil

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Hardy to 20-25°F, it adds striking color and textural contrast to xeriscapes

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — blooming in the spring and summer months

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — succulent for full or half

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — multi-colored and pink and purple and white flowers in the garden

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — the Trailing Ice Plant is an excellent choice

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — The flowers exhibit a range of hues

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — low-growing evergreen perennial

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Originating from South Africa

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — this succulent reaches about 6 inches in height and spreads outwards up to 24 inches

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Fleshy, bright green leaves grow up to 2 inches long

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — that while it tolerates dry soil

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — which adds a splash of brilliant color to any landscape design

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — The Trailing Ice Plant, Lampranthus spectabilis, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant succulent

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Its sprawling stems reach 2 feet; this succulent reaches about 6 inches in height and spreads outwards up to 24

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Lampranthus spectabilis bursts into bloom with a profusion of iridescent daisy-like flowers

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Also noteworthy is its capability to stabilize slopes with its spreading habit

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — typically about 1 to 2 inches long

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — that intensify under full sunlight

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — commonly bright magenta-pink

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — each spanning 2 to 3 inches across

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — succulent with multi-colored and pink and purple and white blooms

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — that retain moisture efficiently

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — with daisy-like flowers in hot pink; lampranthus spectabilis bursts into bloom with a profusion of iridescent

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