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Plant Habit: Shrub
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 3 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Other: Each bloom is short lived
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Shimmering fuchsia-pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Other: Might repeat bloom sporadically
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Layering
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant
  • Shrubby Ice Plant
  • Congested Ice Plant

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Location: Seattle WA 
Date: 2014-04-10
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Location: Arenas Valley, New Mexico my yard
Date: 2012
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-05-04
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-09-13
Location: National Botanical Garden, DC, Virginia :) | May, 2022
Date: 2022-05-28
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-05-25
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-01-18
Coming through a very wet and cold winter with no damage.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-09-13
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-09-13
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2015-08-01
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