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Lampranthus aurantiacus

Orange Ice Plant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Jacobs/Dave Ryden

 

Description

This perennial succulent bushy ground cover will grow 12-18" high and produces striking orange or yellow blooms. It does best in full sun and dry soil. Great on slopes for a spring color display, or as a filler in and around low water plantings. Profuse display of color midwinter to spring.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.