what are ice plants
Overview. Ice plant (Lampranthus) is a succulent native to South Africa. It is used as as a blooming ground cover in hot and dry areas of the United States. The daisylike flowers can be orange, red, yellow or pink, depending on the variety.tep 3. Plant ice plants 12 inches apart at the same level they are planted in the nursery pot. Moisten soil around new plants while planting to prevent air pockets from forming around roots.