Mesembryanthemum spp Yellow

Common Name:
Pigface (Yellow)

Description:
Mesembryanthemum spp. Yellow, commonly referred to as Yellow Pigface, is a vibrant, fast-spreading succulent ground cover known for its dazzling yellow, daisy-like blooms and fleshy, water-storing foliage. A member of the ice plant family, this hardy, sun-loving plant thrives in poor soils and coastal conditions, making it a perfect low-maintenance choice for Melbourne gardens. The bright yellow flowers open fully in sunlight and provide a carpet of colour from spring through to autumn, often attracting bees and beneficial insects. Its trailing, mat-forming habit makes it ideal for erosion control, rockeries, retaining walls, or as a dense, living mulch in dry garden beds. Exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, it performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and is tolerant of salt spray, heat, and neglect. An excellent option for adding bold colour and texture to arid or coastal landscapes.

Form:
Ground Cover
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 0.1–0.2 m
Width: 1–1.5 m (spreading)

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Bright yellow

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Bee Attracting
Foliage Interest
Groundcovering
Suitable for Coastal Gardens
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Rockeries
Fire-wise Landscaping

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Carpobrotus glaucescens (Native Pigface)
Gazania rigens
Sedum ‘Gold Mound’
Convolvulus cneorum
Thymus serpyllum
Erigeron karvinskianus