High Country Gardens Night-Blooming Ice Plant
Best low-maintenance succulent for drought-tolerant rock gardens and nocturnal garden displays.
This succulent transforms your rock garden into a nocturnal spectacle with fragrant, yellow blooms that only appear after dark. You sacrifice daytime color for a striking, silver-grey mat that thrives on neglect, making it the perfect low-water choice for those who prefer their landscapes to work as hard as they do.
$11.19
Who it's for
- Designers wanting year-round architectural interest in rock gardens
- Night owls seeking fragrant, moonlit garden ambiance
- Water-conscious gardeners designing low-maintenance xeriscapes
Who should skip it
- Impatient landscapers needing immediate, dense groundcover coverage
- Daytime gardeners wanting constant floral color
- Gardeners working with heavy, moisture-retaining clay soils
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental irrigation required.
Visual Texture
Silver-grey, toothed foliage creates a sophisticated, lichen-like groundcover effect.
Maintenance Effort
A true set-it-and-forget-it perennial for low-intervention garden designs.
Nocturnal Appeal
Unique night-blooming habit offers a rare sensory experience after sunset.
Hardiness Range
Reliable performance across zones six through ten for diverse climates.
Deer Resistance
Succulent texture and chemical profile effectively deter common garden browsers.
Key Specs
Mature Height
2-4 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
6-10
Ships As
Potted Plant (2.5" Pot)
Soil Requirement
Fast-draining soil
Origin
Republic of South Africa
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Low
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Spring
Know before you buy
Still have a question?
Ask Metto anything about the High Country Gardens Night-Blooming Ice Plant before you decide.