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Highway Ice Plant

Scientific Name: Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N.E. Br.
Synonym: Mesembryanthemum edule
Family: Aizoaceae

By Winfried Bruenken

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 12-24

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Southern South Africa

Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 8 inches tall (20 cm.), up to 10 feet in spread (3 m.)

Flowers: Yellow or pink flowers, up to 6 inches wide (15 cm.)

Watering Needs: No water to little water, needs good drainage, drought tolerant

C. edulis's flowers are larger than C. chilensis, yellow or light pink, instead of dark magenta.

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