Delosperma cooperi
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Delosperma cooperi
Purple Ice Plant |
USDA Zone: 6-9 |
Plant number: 1.173.020
The hardy Ice Plants are native to dry areas in South Africa but are amazingly hardy in North America, provided they are grown in very well-drained soil. This species forms a low mat of succulent, evergreen leaves, bearing loads of small, starry purple flowers in early summer, then on and off through the season. Makes an excellent groundcover for hot, dry slopes, and will tolerate poor sandy soil. Also nice growing in tubs and mixed containers, in the rock garden, or as an edging. In regions with cold, wet winters this usually performs as an annual. Can be wintered indoors in a pot.
Further details for
Delosperma cooperi
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Massed
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
5-10 cm
2-4 inches
Spread
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Medium
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