Perfect for rock gardens or sunny slopes, the ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum) quickly forms a low mat of lush foliage that adds interest and texture even when these succulent perennials aren’t blooming.
The ice plant derives its name from the tiny bright spots on the foliage that look like small ice crystals. The ice plant grows 6 to 8 inches tall and produces brightpurple, pink, or yellow flowers all summer.
