Variegated Ice Plant (Note: This is a succulent, not a true grass)

Mesembryanthemum cordifolium variegatum · Warm-season perennial succulent, C4 pathway equivalent habit

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Variegated Ice Plant (Note: This is a succulent, not a true grass)

Grass Category

Ornamental

Hardiness Zones

USDA zones 9 to 11 with low cold tolerance and susceptibility to frost damage

About This Grass

Fleshy trailing stems with heart-shaped variegated green and white leaves reaching heights of 3 to 6 inches and spreading rapidly

Blade Characteristics

Not a grass; thick fleshy succulent leaves with smooth margins and pointed tips, variegated green with creamy white borders

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Trailing and spreading stoloniferous habit forming dense cascading mats

Sunlight & Water Needs

Requires full sun and well-draining soil with very low water needs and high drought tolerance

Mowing & Maintenance

Does not require mowing; low maintenance requiring only occasional trimming to control spread

Identified on 10/13/2026
Variegated Ice Plant (Note: This is a succulent, not a true grass) - Mesembryanthemum cordifolium variegatum | Grass Identifier