Also known as Ice Plant · 27 gardener saves
Mesembryanthemum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Mesembryanthemum, the genus most gardeners know as ice plant. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Mesembryanthemum varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Mesembryanthemum questions
How many types of Mesembryanthemum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Mesembryanthemum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 27 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Mesembryanthemum grow in?
Across its varieties, Mesembryanthemum covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Mesembryanthemum bloom?
Most Mesembryanthemum varieties bloom in late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Mesembryanthemum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Mesembryanthemum in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
