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Lampranthus aurantiacus

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Orange Ice Plant

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Jacobs/Dave Ryden

 

Description

This perennial, succulent, bushy groundcover will grow 12"-18" high and produces striking orange or yellow blooms. It does best in full sun and dry soil. It looks great on slopes for a spring color display, or as a filler in and around lowplantings. It has a profuse display of color midwinter to spring.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showyflower

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

Bank, Perennial Border, Parkingstrip, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Swimmingpool, Walkways, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Massplanting, Smallspaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.