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Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens Groundcovers Perennials Cactus and Succulents
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Magenta (Pink-Purple) Purple
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Grown for foliage Smooth-Textured Succulent
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From woody stem cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
On Jun 21, 2006, lovemygardens from Haysville, KS wrote:
I just happened across this plant last year, looking for a border plant for my garden/waterfall area.... I wound up planting around 50 by the time I was done.... THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL !! The plants have more than quadrupled in size! This year I needed more, bought all that I could find. I'm trying to grow some of my own, not having too much luck yet, but I haven't given up! I am also trying to start some from the dried tops... I'll let you know if I have any success.
I absolutely love this plant. It is very hardy and can withstand our common temperatures of over 100 degrees and since it is a succulant, it can go without water if necessary. It is a fast growing ground cover, so it is probably best planted in a confined area. I first planted a half a dozen or so starts in a large 2x15 area late last summer. The area is at least 3/4 filled in and I have transferred some plants to other planters. It looks beautiful!
On May 15, 2006, debbie1292 from Hermitage, PA wrote:
This is my third year with these plants and last year they were beautiful and spreading but so far this year (May 15, 2006) they look dead. I don't know yet if they're dead or dormant. I see a few dark pink buds at the base of some but the rest of the plant looks dead. I have to withhold judgment for another 3 or 4 weeks.
On May 15, 2006, Toshiam from Weaverville, NC wrote:
Zone 6-7, elevation 2600'. Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WNC. A friend gave us a handful of ice plant, most with roots a little over two years ago (2004). We now have a solid patch that is about 40' X 20'. It's mid May now and I can see several flowers. Can't wait to see the whole patch in bloom this year. Great ground cover and almost no work involved. We have very little foot traffic on the plants, usually only to pull a few weeds.
On Nov 7, 2005, lark567 from Hermiston, OR (Zone 6a) wrote:
This plant was one of 2 that I bought from a seller on E-bay. It has performed like a champ in my xeriscape rock garden. The pink flowers contrast nicely with my yellow hymenoxys scaposa (thrift-leaved perky sue).
On Aug 26, 2005, flowercrazy39 from Manchester, NH wrote:
Supposed to be hardy to Zone 5 but last year our winter was very, very bad and it didn't survive. It doesn't matter though, it's so inexpensive to buy I got another one and it flourished just as well this summer as it did last. So if it survives this winter, great. If it doesn't, I'll still get another one next year.
Although this plant is non-native to and considered to grow too well in California's central coast, being a new-comer to this area, I just love the trailing ice plant with it's velvety looking blanket of bright flowers. I have planted 1 shoot that has taken root and is trailing off nicely. I want to find a way to thicken it up.
hardy ice plant is too hardy here in coastal california. it is categorized as a noxious weed and has invaded sand-dune plant communities. it has smothered and marginalized many native sand-dune plants - many which are rare and endangered. please do not plant in zones 7-10!
The ice plant is one of my favorite plants. It really makes a statement in your garden.
The color is a bright fusha, with pink petals too.
To compliment this plant Dusty Miller's work well with it, as Dusty Millers prefer about 80% sun too.
They also make a nice contrast against the ice plant.
I live in Silicon Valley {California} & the plant grows quite well here. Water it every day {in the summer} after the sun goes down.
Propagation is painless.
Just cut off a piece long piece, gently take off the small leaves from the stem {about 1/2 inch} then place in good dirt. walla... you have more plants.
If you have cuttings from the ice plant, please don't discard them.
"Replant" the cuttings.
You will be mildly surprised at the outcome.
For anyone who wants a burst of colour in their garden, the ice plant is for you.
On Aug 12, 2003, bluegirl68 from Seattle, WA wrote:
I bought ice plant in 4" pot in May 2002. I planted it in planter under south facing porch. Partial afternoon shade. It is now appr. 30" round and spilling over side. Has been blooming pink daisy-like blooms profusely since late May. Water every few days. Goes nicely with Lotus Vine.
On Aug 6, 2002, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:
Beautiful dark pink flowers in spring and summer. Prefers zones 7-10. Doesn't grow as fast as I want it to. :)
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Alabaster, Alabama Auburn, Alabama Montevallo, Alabama Goodyear, Arizona Surprise, Arizona Cerritos, California Manhattan Beach, California Monterey, California Oak View, California Sunnyvale, California Clifton, Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Winsted, Connecticut Laurel, Delaware Keystone Heights, Florida Niceville, Florida Tampa, Florida Barnesville, Georgia Covington, Georgia Dacula, Georgia Jonesboro, Georgia Lawrenceville, Georgia Loganville, Georgia Stone Mountain, Georgia Kuna, Idaho Itasca, Illinois Jacksonville, Illinois Peoria, Illinois Farmersburg, Indiana Haysville, Kansas Sterling, Kansas La Grange, Kentucky Covington, Louisiana Bridgewater, Massachusetts Grand Haven, Michigan Novi, Michigan Collinsville, Mississippi Mathiston, Mississippi Piedmont, Missouri Carson City, Nevada Manchester, New Hampshire Water Mill, New York Calabash, North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina Statesville, North Carolina Taylorsville, North Carolina Weaverville, North Carolina Bucyrus, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Piedmont, Oklahoma Hermiston, Oregon Medford, Oregon Portland, Oregon (3 reports) Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Carlisle, Pennsylvania Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania Norristown, Pennsylvania Aiken, South Carolina Conway, South Carolina Liberty, South Carolina Elizabethton, Tennessee Murfreesboro, Tennessee Carthage, Texas Cibolo, Texas College Station, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas Deer Park, Texas El Paso, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Gainesville, Texas Riviera, Texas San Angelo, Texas San Antonio, Texas San Marcos, Texas Danville, Virginia Lexington, Virginia Newport News, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Suffolk, Virginia Kalama, Washington Kent, Washington Puyallup, Washington Seattle, Washington (2 reports)
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