Orange bush ice plants (Lampranthus aurantiacus) are succulent, evergreen, perennial-growing ground covers. They typically grow to form a dense mat about 10 to 15 inches tall and have gray-green, 1-inch long leaves. The 1 1/2- to 2-inch wide flowers are a brilliant Orange color and bloom from spring through summer. They are indigenous plants to South Africa and are hardy in the USDA zones 9 to 10. These plants thrive in sun. Plant in average, well-drained soil during spring. Dig the hole twice as big as the root ball and space each plant 12 to 18 inches apart. Loosen the soil underneath the root ball to ensure the roots will grow easily into the ground.