Mesembryanthemum spectabile syn. Lampranthus spectabilis 'Violet'
Ice Plant
The older name Mesembryanthemum is often used for these plants, and this is shortened to “mesembs”. The great majority are found in southern Africa, and they range from bushes to creeping ground-covers. They are succulents and this variety produces masses of violet, daisy-like flowers in summer.
Contributed by @ausoleil
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Ice Plant
Latin name
Mesembryanthemum spectabile syn. Lampranthus spectabilis 'Violet'
type
Succulent
family
Aizoaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.40 M
0.20 M
Mesembryanthemum spectabile syn. Lampranthus spectabilis 'Violet'
The older name Mesembryanthemum is often used for these plants, and this is shortened to “mesembs”. The great majority are found in southern Africa, and they range from bushes to creeping ground-covers. They are succulents and this variety produces masses of violet, daisy-like flowers in summer.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Succulents need good draining soil. When planting in the garden, make sure the area drains well and is not in a hollow that remains wet. Specially prepared cactus soil can be purchased for planting in pots or incorporate sand, gravel or volcanic rock for better drainage. The container you are planting in should have a drainage hole and it is wise to put crushed rock at the bottom before your planting medium.
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