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Malephora lutea

Rocky Point Ice Plant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This groundcover grows quickly to 10" x 4'. The bright green leaves provide a lush backdrop for yellow daisy flowers. Blooms off and on nearly all year with short breaks in winter and summer. Can burn back in very hot summer but regrows quickly.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.