Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) - Image 8

Botanical name: Carpobrotus edulis

Common names: Highway Iceplant, Hottentot Fig, Iceplant

Family: Aizoaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantInvasive plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) with yellow flowers and green succulent leaves plant close up
Carpobrotus edulis (Highway Iceplant) yellow flowers spread across thick green foliage in a dense mat
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