COMMON NAME Ice Plant Sea Fig |
BOTANICAL NAME Carpobrotus Edulis |
HEIGHT 1′ |
WIDTH 10′ |
EVERGREEN |
COLD TOLERANCE 10° F |
SOIL TYPE Well drained |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE Yes |
SALT TOLERANCE Medium |
COLOR Purple |
MONTH OF COLOR Warm season |
FRUIT Oval shaped, resembles fig. Jelly-like interior is sour and salty, with a grassy flavor. Sweeter with mildly tropical flavor when fully ripe. Edible. |
COMMENTS Succulent plant with long, green, plump foliage. Likes bright, sunny areas and is good for dry areas. Fruit and leaves may be consumed. |
PRICE 1 gallon $4 |