Ice Plant, Red (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis gelato bright red)

Ice Plant, Red (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis gelato bright red) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Grown as an annual (native to South Africa) • USDA Growing Zones: 9-11 (annual elsewhere) • Height: 4-6 inches • Spread: 10-12 inches (spreading)🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer • Colors: Bright red • Flower Type: Daisy-like jewel-toned flowers • Bloom Period: June-September☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun (flowers open in sun) • Water: Low (drought tolerant) • Soil: Sandy, poor, sharply-drained • Spacing: 10-12 inches apart🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Ground-level shelter • Native Bees: Nectar for bees • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Habitat cover🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after last frost • Summer: Deadhead to boost bloom; minimal water • Fall: Blooms until frost • Winter: Not winter hardy; replant in spring🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Portulaca Blanketflower Creeping Sedum Verbena ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Dazzling glossy jewel-tone flowers • Thrives in heat & poor soil • Perfect for hot, dry spots • Trailing habit for edges & pots • Very low maintenance