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Drosanthemum hispidum
Purple Ice Plant
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.