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.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.