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Drosanthemum hispidum

Purple Ice Plant

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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:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.