The bright green foliage forms a tight growing, mat that covers itself in early to mid-spring with a carpet of bright pink flowers.

The ice plant can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seeds. If propagating by division, it is best to divide the plants in the spring. Cuttings can be taken anytime in the spring, summer, or fall. When grown by seeds, scatter the seeds on the surface of the soil and do not cover them, as they need light to germinate.

There are many genera and species that carry the common name of ice plant. Two of the most popular genera are Lampranthus and Delosperma. 

These plants are warm-weather perennials with brightly colored flowers. The name ice plant derives from tiny hairs on the plant that reflect light in a manner that resembles ice crystals. The foliage is fleshy and succulent-like, and it morphs into a darker color as fall temperatures drop. In warm regions, many types of ice plants are evergreen.

They typically bloom best in spring and often bloom again later in the growing season. In sunny areas, some types flower virtually all summer long. 

In fact, ice plants can be such fast growers and rapid spreaders under the right conditions that they have been deemed invasive in some areas. Ice plants are best planted by mid-summer in cooler climates, but in hot climates fall planting is preferred.

Mature size – 3–24 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide, depending on variety.