Carpobrotus glaucescens

Pigface

Aizoaceae

Description:

A prostrate, creeping groundcover with fleshy grey-green leaves and large pink flowers from September to May. Produces succulent, edible pink fruit. Ideal for covering bare patches and growing over retaining walls.

Special Features:

Good for slope-binding
Leaves can be used like Aloe Vera
Relieves midge bites and bluebottle stings

Natural Habitat:

Seacoast

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Sandy

Tree/Shrub Height:

Prostrate - Spread 1.5m

Attracts:

Bees, Fruit eating birds

Flower Colour:

Pink, Purple

Carpobrotus glaucescens - Pigface

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