Delosperma cooperi |
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Purple Ice Plant |
Description
This evergreen succulent is a useful groundcover and has round, green leaves accented by deep purple flowers. It only gets to 3" tall and spreads 1 1/2' wide.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.