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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 8–10Climate Mediterranean
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — The Trailing Ice Plant, Lampranthus spectabilis, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant succulent
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — with daisy-like flowers in hot pink; lampranthus spectabilis bursts into bloom with a profusion of iridescentTrailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Its sprawling stems reach 2 feet; this succulent reaches about 6 inches in height and spreads outwards up to 24Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — The Trailing Ice Plant, Lampranthus spectabilis, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant succulent; blooming in theTrailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — succulent for full or halfTrailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — succulent with multi-colored and pink and purple and white bloomsTrailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — multi-colored and pink and purple and white flowers in the garden+24

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Aizoaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — the Trailing Ice Plant is an excellent choice
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — with daisy-like flowers in hot pink; lampranthus spectabilis bursts into bloom with a profusion of iridescent
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) — The Trailing Ice Plant, Lampranthus spectabilis, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant succulent; blooming in the
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — succulent for full or half
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — succulent with multi-colored and pink and purple and white blooms
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — multi-colored and pink and purple and white flowers in the garden
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — thus it can be a functional element in managing erosion while providing a stunning visual effect
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
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — with daisy-like flowers in hot pink
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — blooming in the spring and summer months
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Fleshy, bright green leaves grow up to 2 inches long
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) — low-growing evergreen perennial
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — which adds a splash of brilliant color to any landscape design
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) — making it an excellent ground cover choice for those sunny
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — typically about 1 to 2 inches long
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — that retain moisture efficiently
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — which allows the plant to thrive in drought-prone conditions
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — that while it tolerates dry soil

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