Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant)
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) white and yellow flower nestled amidst thick succulent green foliage.
Botanical name: Carpobrotus edulis
Common names: Highway Iceplant, Hottentot Fig, Iceplant
Family: Aizoaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Highway iceplant (Carpobrotus edulis) is a ground-hugging succulent perennial that roots at the nodes, has a creeping habit, and often forms deep mats covering large areas. Shallow, fibrous roots are produced at every node that is in contact with the soil. Highway iceplant has been widely planted for soil stabilization and landscaping.
Highway iceplant tolerates a range of soil moisture and nutrient conditions and can establish and grow in the presence of competitors and herbivores. Drought resistant, does better with some water in winter during the growing season, needs good drainage.
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Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) yellow flower petals radiate from thick green succulent stems and leaves
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) yellow flower petals rising above succulent green stems and leaves.
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) with fleshy succulent leaves in shades of green and reddish pink.
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) with many pale yellow flower heads nestled among thick green succulent leaves.
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) flower with radiating yellow petals around a dense cluster of stamens.
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) showing a vibrant yellow flower nestled between many thick green leaves
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) yellow flowers spread across thick green foliage in a dense mat
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) yellow flower with many thin petals and surrounding succulent foliage.
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) succulent leaves grow in a dense cluster with pink and green colors.
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) creates a carpet of yellow flowers among thick green succulent leaves.
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