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Carpobrotus glaucescens
Coastal Noonflower
Notes

Uses: Sand and soil binding plant for foreshores, embankments, coastal reserves and parks. Showy displays of bright coloured flowers.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service, contact for further information.

  • Height 0.1-0m
  • Spread 2-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Aizoaceae
  • Botanical Name Carpobrotus glaucescens
  • Common Name Coastal Noonflower
  • Origin Qld, NSW
  • Habit Prostrate, Spreading
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal cliffs, Coastal dunes, Coastal footslopes
  • Soil Texture Gravel, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Fire, Salt spray
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Purple
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat, Erosion
  • Form Groundcover