Ice Plant, Hardy Ice Plant
Ideal for hot dry gardens, Delosperma cooperi (Ice Plant) is a vigorous, mat-forming, evergreen succulent with vibrant, deep purplish-pink, daisy-like flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm). Blooming continuously from early summer to fall, the blossoms are produced in such quantities that they literally cover the foliage of fleshy, light green leaves. The intensity of the flower color, combined with the long blooming season and evergreen foliage, reinforce the ornamental interest of this plant. Perfect choice as a groundcover or for rock gardens.
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Delosperma |
| Common names | Ice Plant |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Delosperma |
| Common names | Ice Plant |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Delosperma cooperi (Ice Plant) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Delosperma cooperi (Ice Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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