Lampranthus Species, Ice Plant, Purple Vygie

Lampranthus hoerleinianus

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lampranthus (lam-PRAN-thus)
Synonym
Mesembryanthemum hoerleinianum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

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neutral
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