Delosperma cooperi
Purple Ice Plant
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'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.