Drosanthemum hispidum
Purple Ice Plant
Description
Gets larger than some to 2' and not as good as erosion control being that it is not a good root downer. Flowers are dark purple and nice.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Seascape
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Indoor, Parking Strip, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers