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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.