Lampranthus, Orange Ice Plant, Orange Pig Face 'Orange Glow'

Lampranthusaurantiacus

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lampranthus (lam-PRAN-thus)
Species
aurantiacus (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Boulder Creek, California(2 reports)

Camarillo, California

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Camarillo, CA | January 2010 | positive

Non-invasive ice plant which bears blindingly-bright orange flowers in late winter/early spring in Southern California. Survives with alm...Read More

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