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Lampranthus (Ice plant)

Lampranthus is a beautiful, ground covering succulent with deep purple flowers. They are native to Africa and are very drought hardy. Lampranthus is suitable for rockeries, banks or pots, and provides a lot of colour in the garden.

Lampranthus belongs to the Ice plant family, or Aizoaceae. Foliage is very succulent and short, and blue green in colour. Flowers come in all colours such as purple, white, red, yellow, and pink. Flowers are produced year round, and they open in the morning and close at night.

Growing Lampranthus or Ice Plant

Don’t overwater your Ice plant; almost the only rule you need to abide by. They are very easy to grow, and are best placed in a full sun position. They will grow in almost any kind of soil including poor, well draining soil. Most Ice Plants will be able to tolerant some very slight frost, but they are best grown in a position protected from frost.

Meaning of the name ‘Lampranthus’

The name Lampranthus comes from the Greek words lampros and anthos, meaning ‘bright flower’.