Delosperma cooperi
Hardy Ice Plant
Description
This succulent ground cover is a moderately fast grower, spreading 2' wide and mounding and can grow 3"-6" tall. During spring through fall, it is covered with flowers could be shades of pink. Leaves are bright green. This spreading succulent does best in full sun and is drought tolerant when established. It needs good drainage. It prefers lean soil. Fertilize in spring sparingly. Tolerates heat and coastal conditions. Looks great in rock gardens, on hillsides and in containers.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.