Drosanthemum
Aizoaceae
Cacti and succulents, Perennials
Two South African ice plants from this genus are commonly sold. Leaves of both are covered by glistening dots that look like ice crystals; and both also have flowers with many narrow petals, bloom in late spring and early summer, and endure poor soil.
From South Africa. Grows to 6 in. tall, but stems trail to considerable length or drape over rocks, walls. Best ice plant for reducing erosion on steep slopes (plant 1 1/2 ft. apart). Pale pink, 3/4 -in.-wide flowers form shimmering sheets of bloom, attract bees. Often sold as Drosanthemum hispidum.
Drosanthemum
Two South African ice plants from this genus are commonly sold. Leaves of both are covered by glisteni...
Argeranthemum frutescens
See Chrysanthemum frutescens
Drosanthemum floribundum
From South Africa. Grows to 6 in. tall, but stems trail to considerable length or drape over rocks, wa...
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