Aizoaceae

Edward F. Gilman

This document provides an overview of the ice plant (Carpobrotus edulis), a ground cover plant commonly found in California and occasionally tested in Florida. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its growth habit, leaf and flower features, and its high drought tolerance. The document also discusses the plant’s invasive potential, its preferred growing conditions, and the challenges it faces in Florida, such as root rot in irrigated landscapes. Recommendations for planting locations with good drainage are provided to mitigate these issues.

Edward F. Gilman, Terry Delvalle, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

The publication on Sedum x 'Autumn Joy' highlights it as a drought-tolerant, herbaceous perennial. It grows 1.5–3 feet tall, features fleshy, gray-green leaves, and produces clusters of pink flowers that turn coppery and rust-colored in fall. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, attracting bees and butterflies. The plant is ideal for mass plantings, borders, and rock gardens, and has minimal pest or disease issues. It can be propagated through cuttings or division. Original publication date October 1999. 

Edward F. Gilman, Keighly Graves, Wendy Wilber, Tom Wichman, Claire Lewis, Gail Hansen, andRyan Klein

Baby sun rose has fine glossy foliage and aster-like blooms. This plant is well suited for use as a hanging basket, cascading down a wall, as a groundcover, or used in a mass planting.