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sea fig

sea fig

Carpobrotus edulis

groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 9aZone 11b

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Sea fig is a succulent groundcover with fleshy, finger-like leaves and bright magenta or yellow daisy-like flowers. Highly drought-tolerant and salt-resistant, it spreads vigorously and is excellent for coastal landscapes and erosion control.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Aizoaceae

Native Range

South Africa

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with