Malephora lutea
Rocky Point Ice Plant
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'
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:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.