Ice Plants and Never Dies
A few days ago I told @whatisnew that I would have to show off some of my Ice Plants that I have in my garden. I mentioned that the Never Dies plants in her post looked like ones that I knew of as Ice Plants. You can see even more Never Dies plants in @whatisnew's latest #butterflyday post. The name Never Dies makes sense to me as Ice Plants are pretty hardy.
The name Ice Plant is the common name used for a large family of succulents. I've had a few Ice Plants aka Sedum Spectabile in my garden for at least twelve years now. I, originally, got them from my mother who had them in her garden ever since I was very young.
My mother had a "green thumb" which means she had a gift for growing plants. I do not! Although, I have gotten a little better and have managed to keep these Ice Plants and a few other plants in my garden alive. I was concerned when I first got them from her as my track record for keeping plants alive was not too good. She assured me that they would do fine and said she had plenty more to offer if the ones she gave me didn't survive. She wasn't kidding either as she had Ice Plants all along one side of her back garden.
In looking them up, there are many varieties and colors that these plants come in. The little flowers on my Ice Plants are pinkish.
The name Never Dies makes a lot of sense also because I've accidentally pulled a couple up and broken a couple while weeding. I just put it back into the dirt and they haven't died yet. I wouldn't be surprised either to find out it has other names as well.
Here is a photo of the ice plant when it was coming back in the spring before it got blossoms on it. I took this photo on an early morning and it had some dew or drops of rain on it.
A couple more photos before they got their pink flowery crowns.
Anyway, thank you @whatisnew! I'm really happy I saw your post with the Never Dies and I get to show you my Ice Plants which I hope Never Dies! 😉
I took this last photo just a couple of days ago. Evidently, this one decided to bloom a little later than the others. 🤔 😊
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I love seeing this plant in bloom. I had a huge one that was about 2 feet wide and bloomed for years. Last winter was harsh and really took a toll on it. The only ones that survived were a few seedlings that came up this spring. It will take a few years before the babies look like your plants. Great photo and fond memories of your mom sharing with you.
Thank you so much @sunscape!! I'm sorry to hear that about your lovely plant and I hope the seedlings grow fast and strong for you. I'm thinking of transplanting a few of mine in case the same thing should happen here. Mine are right by the front porch steps and although they are pretty there, it is also a bad spot for feet and snow. 🙂
I am hoping they grow up quickly. The honeybees love them in late summer. I just love the look of the plant compared to some I have.