- Ice plant
Botanical name: aizoaceae
Average Size at Maturity: 6 inches in height and a 10 inch spread
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Bloom Time: spring/summer
Flower Color: Orange, Pink, Purple
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: reaches maturity in 1 – 2 growing seasons
Pruning needs: prune when the plant is finished flowering for the season
Landscape Use: colorful groundcover
Light Needs: 6 hours of light a day
Special Feature: drought tolerant and deer resistant
Water Needs: water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, this usually means watering once a week during periods of drought
Fertilizing needs: a water-soluble fertilizer in the spring or summer is recommended
