Collected from a yard in Rocky Point, Mexico, this groundcover has succulent, bright green leaves that provide a lush backdrop for yellow daisy-like flowers. It blooms off and on nearly all year. Plant in full sun, but plants in the low desert will need some partial shade. Provide well-drained soils. It may burn back in the summer, but re-grows quickly when the weather cools off. Birds may peck the succulent leaves to extract liquids in the summer.
Malephora lutea (Rocky Point Ice Plant)
Malephora lutea
Rocky Point Ice Plant
Collected from a yard in Rocky Point, Mexico, this groundcover has succulent, bright green leaves that provide a lush backdrop for yellow daisy-like flowers. It blooms off and on nearly all year. Plant in full sun, but plants in the low desert will need some partial shade. Provide well-drained soils. It may burn back in the summer, but re-grows quickly when the weather cools off. Birds may peck the succulent leaves to extract liquids in the summer.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 8" - 12" (in) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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This catalog is for reference purposes. Plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
