Carpobrotus Glaucescens
Common name: Pigface
I grow best: In full sun
• Pink flower, Flowers from June- January
• Various soils
• Height 40cm
• Edible
• Eastern Suburb Banksia Scrub
Looks like: Grows prolific across the ground running creeper, Leaves are glaucous, 3 shaped angled with 1.5 cm pink flowers with yellow center. Fruit is purple and red.
Habitat: Coastal dunes from Vic, Qld, NSW.
Family | Aizoaceae |
Plant Type | Ground cover |
Width | 3 |
Flowering Time | Spring |
Soil Type | Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil |
Climate Zone | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
Growth Habit | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Well-drained |
Special Uses | Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
Height | 0.3 |
Flower Colour | Pink |
pH Level | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Plant Environment | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
Light | Sunny, Light shade |
Lifespan | Perennial |
Frost Tolerance | Tolerates light frost |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
Distribution:
Traditional uses: Can be eaten raw or boiled and eaten as greens. You can apply the juice to sandfly bites or make a poultice of crushed leaves to apply to burns and scalds. Can be used as a balm to minimise pain.