Lampranthus, Orange Ice Plant, Orange Pig Face 'Orange Glow'
Lampranthus aurantiacus
| Family: | Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Lampranthus (lam-PRAN-thus) (Info) |
| Species: | aurantiacus (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kus) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Orange Glow |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Orange
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
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:
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Boulder Creek, California(2 reports)
Camarillo, California
Charlotte, North Carolina
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jan 17, 2010, annlof from Camarillo, CA wrote: Non-invasive ice plant which bears blindingly-bright orange flowers in late winter/early spring in Southern California. Survives with almost no supplemental water but will bloom sporadically through summer and fall if watered twice a month. Foliage is a nice dark green mound about ten inches across. |
