ruschia succulent Ruschia pulvinaris

ruschia succulent Ruschia pulvinarisThis unusual little plant from the mountains of South Africa looks like an ice plant that's had a bad experience with a roto tiller. The fleshy grey green congested growth makes a small 1' wide clump that fits perfectly into a rock garden. From late spring through early summer, the branch tips are home to small cerise pink flowers. Although good drainage, especially in the winter is important, this has been tough as nails in the hot, humid eastern US.

This unusual little plant from the mountains of South Africa looks like an ice plant that's had a bad experience with a roto-tiller. The fleshy grey-green congested growth makes a small 1' wide clump that fits perfectly into a rock garden. From late spring through early summer, the branch tips are home to small cerise-pink flowers. Although good drainage, especially in the winter is important, this has been tough as nails in the hot, humid eastern US.