Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant
Ruschia Pulvinaris
Overview
Ruschia pulvinaris, or Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant, is a low-growing, drought-tolerant succulent with a mat-forming habit, reaching up to 8 inches in height and spreading up to 24 inches wide. Its fleshy, bright green leaves are complemented by vibrant pink flowers in spring. Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it an excellent ground cover for xeriscapes or rock gardens.
Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 6–10Type Ground cover, SucculentClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low
- USDA zones
- 6–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Succulent
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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- Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
- David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Ghislain118 http://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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