Delosperma Cooperi

Delosperma cooperi, commonly called ice plant, typically forms a vigorous, succulent, spreading, evergreen ground cover. This is a succulent mat-forming plant that typically grows to 3” tall and spreads quickly to 24” or more. Daisy-like, bright red-purple flowers (to 2” diameter) cover the plant with bloom from June to September. The neon-like intensity of the flower color and length of bloom greatly enhance the ornamental interest of these plants. Succulent, fleshy, cylindrical, medium green leaves. Type: Herbaceous perennial Zone: 5 to 10 Height: 0.25 to 0.50 feet Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Bloom Time: June to September Bloom Description: Glossy red-purple Sun: Full sun Water: Dry Maintenance: Medium Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Naturalize Flower: Showy Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil