Lampranthus Species, Ice Plant, Pink Vygie
Lampranthusblandus

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lampranthus (lam-PRAN-thus)
Species: blandus (BLAN-dus)

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum blandum

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting