Hardy Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi
SKU
3420
Vibrant red-violet, two-inch blooms cover the fleshy green foliage throughout the warm season. Heat, drought and salt tolerant, this adaptable plant thrives with little care, even in rocky, unimproved soils. Non-invasive. Plant as a showy groundcover or rock garden accent. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee |
|---|---|
| Lore | Unlike species of iceplants (such as Carpobrutus edulis) which have been identified as invasive in some states, Delosperma cooperi is a beautiful, non-invasive alternative. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms a dense mat 3 to 6 in. tall, 24 in. wide or more. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms continuously from late spring until frost. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Hillside, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Non-Invasive |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Colorful and Carefree |
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 - 11
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