Hello,

Would somebody be able to identify this succulent ground-cover? It spreads at a fast rate, is very drought tolerant, it doesn't get really any supplemental water. Which means here in California it can go almost a year with only sparse rain showers. It has a huge burst of bloom in April and May, and then only a few blooms her and there during the summer. I thought maybe Drosanthemum speciosum, or Delosperma Cooperi? But I really have no idea as so many of them look exactly the same to me. Thank you!

It is some kind of iceplant. Could be Carpobrothus edulis, which may actually be considered an invasive plant in California.

Yes, it is an ice plant. If I had to guess I'd say either of the two species Carly mentioned (sorry I know that doesn't really help) but not Carpobrotus which makes much fatter leaves that are triangular in cross section, and more substantial flowers.

Thank you,

I know it's so hard to tell! I'll try to take closer photos.

Carly, I'll bet most of your local nurseries have it now.

Carol,

That's a great idea I'll look around. Thank you 😊