A really useful, tough ground cover, this creeping succulent plant has numerous purple, pink or violet flowers for most of the year. The foliage can be green to red-brown in heat, and it is fast growing.
Especially tolerant of saline conditions, and grows on a wide range of soil types, including rocky and thin ones. It roots at the nodes, making it a great plant for soil stabilisation. Drought and frost tolerant once established, and very low maintenance, it is reputed to be a fire retardant plant. Best in full sun to partly shaded. Excess heat or cold and wet periods will inhibit flowering.
This is a useful edible plant as well…the leaves can be used in stir fries, soups, stews and for pickling.
Disphyma crassifolia – Pig Face
Plant Information
Plant Type - Ground cover
Common Name - Pig Face
Scientific Name - Disphyma crassifolia
Family - Aizoaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.2
Maximum Height - 0.3
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Pink, Purple, Mauve
Flowering Time - All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Saline, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant, Fire retardant
Special Uses - Edible, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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