Delosperma cooperi

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Delosperma cooperi

Hardy Ice Plant

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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, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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.