High Country Gardens Red Mountain Flame Ice Plant
Best low-maintenance groundcover for drought-tolerant, fire-resistant garden landscapes.
This is the ultimate low-effort solution for dry, fire-prone landscapes that refuse to sacrifice color. You trade the delicate maintenance of traditional perennials for a rugged, evergreen mat that thrives on neglect while drawing in pollinators.
$9.49
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, season-long floral displays
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts looking for low-maintenance, water-wise groundcover
- Cold-climate homeowners needing durable, winter-hardy evergreen plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, moisture-retaining clay soils
- People living in regions with frequent overcast weather
- Minimalists wanting low-maintenance plants that stay contained
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental irrigation once established.
Visual Impact
Striking orange-red blooms create a high-contrast focal point for rock gardens.
Maintenance Ease
Requires very little intervention to maintain its dense, evergreen mat.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws bees and butterflies to the garden during peak bloom.
Fire Resistance
Acts as a functional, non-flammable barrier for defensible space landscaping.
Winter Interest
Evergreen foliage provides consistent color when other perennials go dormant.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Low
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Fragrance Level
No Fragrance
Pet Safe
No
Growth Habit
Trailing
Mature Height
1 inch
Mature Spread
15-18 inches
Pest Resistant
No
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