Copper Ice Plant
Malephora crocea
A vibrant, fire-resistant succulent groundcover with coppery blooms.
- Plant Type
- Succulents
- Width
- 3-8 Ft.
- Height
- 6-12 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 8
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Malephora crocea is a resilient, succulent perennial groundcover known for its low-growing, spreading habit. It features fleshy, triangular, pale green to reddish leaves and produces striking daisy-like flowers in shades of copper, orange, and red. Highly drought-tolerant and fire-resistant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. Ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and stabilizing banks, it roots along its stems to form a dense, colorful mat.