Ice Plant (mixed colors) flower seeds
Transform your garden with the dazzling Ice Plant! This low-growing, heat and drought-tolerant succulent forms a vibrant carpet of blooms in shades of pink, purple, yellow, and more. Its fleshy leaves sparkle in the sun, resembling ice crystals, while the profusion of daisy-like flowers throughout the summer attracts pollinators. Perfect for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and adding a carefree splash of color to any sunny spot, the Ice Plant is also deer-resistant and requires minimal watering once established.
Seed Count: 100
Botanic Name:
Mesembryanthemem criniflorum
Plant Spacing:
15-18"
Color:
This mix will produce daisy-like flowers that are Red, orange, yellow, pink, white, or purple in color.
Sowing Depth:
Surface Sow
-Press the seeds into the soil gently but do not cover them. Keep the soil moist and avoid drying out in between watering. Use a cactus or succulent soil, avoid using potting mix.
Sun Requirements:
Full
Utilization:
In the Garden:
- Groundcover: Ice plants are excellent groundcovers for sunny, dry areas. Their spreading nature and drought tolerance make them suitable for slopes, rock gardens, and difficult to maintain spots.
- Xeriscaping: Add ice plants to your xeriscape design (water-wise landscaping) for beautiful, low-maintenance pops of color.
- Container Gardening: Ice plants can thrive in containers, pots, and hanging baskets. Their trailing blooms add interest to patio or balcony gardens.
- Erosion Control: The dense root structure of ice plants can help stabilize soil and prevent erosion on slopes or in sandy areas.
- Pollinator Attractant: The bright blooms of ice plants are a magnet for bees and butterflies, benefiting your whole garden ecosystem.
Culinary Uses:
- Edible Leaves and Stems: The leaves and young stems have a slightly salty, tangy flavor. Use them raw in salads, as a garnish, or lightly cooked in stir-fries.
- Tea: Steep the leaves in hot water for a refreshing herbal tea.
Frost Hardy:
No
Maturity Days:
8-10 months
Life Cycle:
Perennial in warmer zones, but can be grown as an annual in cooler zones.
Can I Start Indoors?
Yes
Container Friendly:
Yes
Other Names:
Livingston Daisy, Fig Marigold, moonflower, fig marigold, Crystalline Iceplant, and Dorotheanthus Bellidiformis
Growing Instructions:
Instructions:
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil like cactus or succulent soil.
- Sow seeds directly into the soil by pressing down gently but do not cover with soil.
- Water gently until the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
- Keep the soil consistently moist until seeds germinate, usually within 2-4 weeks.
- Once established, water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Enjoy the stunning display of Ice Plant blooms throughout the growing season!
Product Details:
- Quantity: 100 Ice Plant flower seeds
- Species: Mesembryanthemem criniflorum
- Growth Habit: Perennial succulent
- Flower Color: Red, orange, yellow, pink, white, or purple.
- Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
- Hardy Zones: 6-10
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil
- Ideal for: Rock gardens, borders, containers, and xeriscapes
