(Cleretum bellidiforme)
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Ice Plant is a frost tender mat-forming perennial flower that is native to South Africa but is commonly grown throughout the southern United States as an annual. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 2' and features cylindrical succulent green leaves and 2” white, pink, red, orange, yellow, and purple daisy-like flower heads. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, and butterflies, tolerates drought, is resistant to deer, and self sows!
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Cleretum
Species: Cleretum bellidiforme
Cultivar: Ice Plant
Also Known As: Ice Daisy and Livingstone Daisy.
Native to: Cape Provinces
Ease of growing: Easy
Maturity (Blooms): Summer
Light: Full sun. 6 hours a day min.
Water: Low. Water sparingly during the growing season. Plants have good tolerance for heat and drought.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Its flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Container?: Yes
Maintenance: Medium
Height: 6”
Spacing: 6-24”
Sow Depth: On soil surface
USDA Zone: Annual: 2-6
Perennial: 7-11
Produces: thick, low carpet of narrow succulent foliage with large, daisy like flowers that range in colors from pink through orange, apricot, white and reds.
Genus: Cleretum
Species: Cleretum bellidiforme
Cultivar: Ice Plant
Also Known As: Ice Daisy and Livingstone Daisy.
Native to: Cape Provinces
Ease of growing: Easy
Maturity (Blooms): Summer
Light: Full sun. 6 hours a day min.
Water: Low. Water sparingly during the growing season. Plants have good tolerance for heat and drought.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Its flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Container?: Yes
Maintenance: Medium
Height: 6”
Spacing: 6-24”
Sow Depth: On soil surface
USDA Zone: Annual: 2-6
Perennial: 7-11
Produces: thick, low carpet of narrow succulent foliage with large, daisy like flowers that range in colors from pink through orange, apricot, white and reds.
Direct sow seeds in late fall, pressing them lightly into the surface of the soil since they need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30-60 days before planting; keep the soil moist until germination, which usually takes place within 14-21 days. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring.
Transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last chance of frost. Water seedlings until they become established, but do not overwater. Mature plants tolerate drought well and make an excellent choice for dry slopes, rock gardens, or other dry and sunny locations. These plants may reseed themselves in favorable growing conditions.
For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.