Mesembryanthemum spp. Pink

Common Name: Pink Pigface

Description:
Pink Pigface (Mesembryanthemum spp.) is a hardy, sprawling succulent ground cover that bursts into life with vibrant pink, daisy-like flowers. Well-adapted to Melbourne’s dry and coastal conditions, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for rock gardens, borders, embankments, and pots. This fast-growing plant is highly drought-tolerant, requiring minimal maintenance once established. Flowering from spring through summer, its bright blooms attract bees and other pollinators. The fleshy, water-storing leaves help the plant withstand harsh conditions, while its spreading habit makes it excellent for erosion control on slopes.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 10-20 cm
• Width: 60-100 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native (some species)
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Erosion Control

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Coastal and drought-tolerant plants such as Lomandra, Dianella, and Westringia
• Other succulents and ground covers like Sedum and Carpobrotus