Common on coastal dunes, this prostrate plant which spreads to 2 m has thick, succulent leaves up to 10 cm long. The flowers are daisy-like and usually have mauve to purple petals and white centre. The fruits and leaves are edible. It is an attractive plant for a well-drained soil in full to partial sun. It is well suited to exposed, coastal locations.

The native pigface, Carpobrotus rossii can hybridise with highly invasive species from South Africa.  Before taking cuttings or runners to plant, be sure that you are propagating the native species or buy plants at your local garden centre to be sure.  See the factsheet by the State Herbarium to identify Carpobrotus rossii from hybrids.  (https://data.environment.sa.gov.au/Content/Publications/CarpobrotusBrochureEnviroData.pdf).