Malephora Species, Coppery Mesemb, Crocea Ice Plant

Malephoracrocea

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Malephora (mal-eh-FOR-uh)
Species
crocea (KRO-kee-uh)
Synonym
Mesembryanthemum croceum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
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 herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Richmond, California

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Menifee, CA (Zone 9a) | March 2021 | positive

'Coppery Mesemb' only applies to Malephora crocea w/ copper-topped flower petals. Much better information about Malephora crocea & lutea...Read More

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