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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aizoaceae (Ice Plants) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink & White |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Fall |
| Synonyms: [Mesembryanthemum lineolatum] |
| Height: Prostrate |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Ruschia lineolata 'Nana' (Dwarf Carpet of Stars) – A dense mat forming evergreen plant that lays flat to the ground, remaining under 2 inches tall and spreading to several feet wide. It has with thin red stems bearing small 3/8 inch long green narrow triquetrous (3-angled) succulent leaves. These leaves are held in opposite pairs perpendicular to the previous pair in a neat crisscross manner with new leaves emerging like small pursed lips. In early spring appear in mass the 1 inch wide white flowers that have a distinct magenta-pink midstripe; from a distance the flowers appear pink but on close inspection are attractively candy-striped. There can also be a second lighter flowering in fall. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well-drained soil and irrigate infrequently to occasionally - this is a summer dry drought tolerant plant! Tolerates cold temperatures down to at least 25°F and handles inland desert high temperatures. This is smallest form of the species and is a form that has been recommended by some as a grass lawn replacement plant, though it is best between stepping stones so not directly walked upon. We also grow the straight species, which is itself a pretty small mat forming plant but it has slightly longer and thicker leaves. There is more information about the species on our listing of Ruschia lineolata. We also grow another species of Ruschia, the larger Ruschia uncinata, that likewise handles these hot conditions.
This information about Ruschia lineolata 'Nana' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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