Crystal Ice Plant
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum
Overview
The Crystal Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum) is a succulent ground cover measuring up to 6 inches in height with a spread of up to 2 feet. It features fleshy, lime-green leaves covered in glistening, crystal-like hairs, giving the plant its icy appearance. Drought tolerant and preferring full sun, it blooms in summer with small, white-to-pale pink flowers, enhancing Mediterranean and rock garden designs with its unique texture.
Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 3–10Type SucculentClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Succulent
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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