Cephalophyllum aestonii 'Red Spike' |
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Red Spike Iceplant |
Description
Evergreen clumping groundcover grows slowly to 6" x 6". Medium green leaves are fleshy. Brilliant red-cerise flowers appear winter to early spring. Good winter color. Great for small spaces. Accepts full sun.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.