Oscularia Species, Ice Plant
Osculariapiquetbergensis

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Oscularia (os-kuh-LAR-ee-a)
Species: piquetbergensis (pik-wet-berg-EN-sis)

Synonym:Lampranthus piquetbergensis

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum piquetbergense

Category
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting