Ruschia pulchella
Ice Plant
Family: Aizoaceae Carpetweed
| Type | Perennial, succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Early Spring, Late Winter |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, ground cover, specimen |
| Height | 8" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm |
| Spread | 10" to 20" / 25cm to 50cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Leaf color | Blue, green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |