Monday, July 19, 2010

Perennial Ground Cover Of The Day

Ruschia spinescens
Ice Plant

Type Perennial, succulent
Hardy range 10A to 11
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate Average
Form Spreading or horizontal
Exposure Full sun
Persistence Evergreen

Bloom Color Purple
Bloom Time Spring and Winter

Environment This plant tolerates drought.
This plant will grow in dry soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Blue and green

Culture Notes Stem cuttings can be taken in the spring. This plant does not do well in hot humid conditions.

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