Disphyma crassifolium ‘Hot Stuff’ – Pig Face

Disphyma crassifolia - native pigface 'Hot Stuff'

Disphyma crassifolia 'Hot Stuff'
Disphyma crassifolia 'Hot Stuff'

A lovely native succulent with masses of bright pink flowers, Hot Stuff is a superbly tough and useful groundcover which does well on a wide range of soil types, including saline and sand. Rooting at the nodes makes it a great plant for soil stabilising. The foliage is fire retardant, so can be used for plantings close to buildings in bush fire prone areas instead of more flammable plants. Plant in full sun to part shade. It can take frost, heat and salt spray, but excess heat and cold can slow the growth and flowering.
All parts of Disphyma are edible, the leaves can be used for stir fries, salads and for pickling.

Family : Aizoaceae

Cultivar Name: Hot Stuff

Plant Type : Ground cover

Width : 1

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Disphyma crassifolium

Common Name : Native Pig Face

Height : 0.3

Flower Color : 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