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Can anyone identify this ice plant?

10 years ago

DH really likes this ice plant, which he sees on his walks. He asked people where they got it, but they don't know. We've checked at our local Home D. but they don't have this variety.

Could anyone identify this? We might have to make a trip to Walter Anderson's out in Pt. Loma, or even Lowe's in east county.

Thanks!

Picture 1 here.

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sooz
Original Author
10 years ago
Picture 2 here.

Smiles,
Sooz
kathi_mdgd
10 years ago
A picture of it in flower would be a big help!! Can you get one of those??
Kathi
sooz
Original Author
10 years ago
Hi, Kathy,

DH said yes, it has flowers on it, but didn't bring any for the photos. He says the flowers are "purple, or maybe pink, but I think more pink than purple. Yeah, pink."

I'll try and get him to bring home a flower tomorrow and will post the photo.

Smiles,
Sooz
sooz
Original Author
10 years ago
Dang, Kathi....sorry I spelled your name wrong in the previous post!!!

Smiles,
Sooz
gyr_falcon
10 years ago
It could be Delosperma cooperi (old name: Mesembryanthemum cooperi). Common name creeping or trailing iceplant.
sooz
Original Author
10 years ago
Here is a photo of the flowers. They are very delicate looking. Thanks for the suggestion, Gyr Falcon!
hosenemesis
10 years ago
I love that kind of iceplant. It cascades so beautifully, and it looks like moss from a few steps away (with my lousy vision). I also like the little crystals in the leaves- it sparkles.
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
10 years ago
If you plant those pieces you showed, you will probably get them to root quickly.

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