Early Bird™ Purple Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi
Pronunciation: del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee
SKU #45362
| Description | This variety is the first of its kind, with flowers that open in the morning rather than mid-day. The mounding form gently spreads to create a tidy accent. Thrives in container plantings, spilling gently over the edges. Evergreen in mild winter climates. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water if very dry. |
| Blooms | Spring to fall |
| Mature Size | Reaches 4 in. high, 10 in. wide. |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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| Care | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly during the first growing season; once established reduce frequency. Diminish watering in the fall to allow hardening off in cold winter zones; in warmer winter areas irrigate occasionally, in absence of rainfall. Fertilize sparingly in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.