Carpobrotus edulis
Highway Ice Plant, Hottentot Fig
Family: Aizoaceae Carpetweed
| Type | Perennial, succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8B - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Container, erosion control, ground cover, seashore |
| Height | 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Leaf color | Blue, green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Invasive |