Gray Ice Plant
Malephora crocea
Gray ice plant is well adapted to grow in containers. Also try M. lutea and Carpobrotus edulis.
THE BASICS
Type: Groundcover
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 20°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: South Africa
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 1 feet
Mature Width: 6 feet
Mature Form: Trailing
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Gray-green
Texture: Coarse
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Orange to red with yellow center
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
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Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Sam Draper
Photo Credit: Sam Draper
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Sam Draper, Sam Draper