Iceplant Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Ice Plant is a low-growing succulent groundcover grown for its fleshy leaves and small daisy-like flowers. It is well suited to dry, coastal, and sandy environments and is commonly used in rock gardens, borders, and groundcover plantings. The plant thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and requires minimal watering once established. It is valued for its ability to spread and form dense mats in suitable growing conditions.

Features

• Low-growing succulent groundcover plant
• Produces small daisy-like flowers
• Suitable for rock gardens and borders
• Adapted to dry and coastal climates
• Spreading mat-forming growth habit
• Performs well in sandy, well-drained soil
• Drought-tolerant once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
• Common Name (US): Ice Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Succulent Groundcover Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual or short-lived perennial groundcover
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: February-April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C) in well-drained sandy soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sandy, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 2-6 inches tall, spreading 12-24 inches
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches apart