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Malephora lutea

Rocky Point Ice Plant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Succulent, bright green leaves provide a lush backdrop for yellow daisy flowers. Blooms off and on nearly all year with short breaks in winter and summer. Grows to about 10" by 3-4'. Can burn back in very hot summer but regrows quickly.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.