(Delosperma) Hardy South African ice plants make ideal groundcovers. Drought tolerant once established. Provide well drained soil, moderate moisture in the heat of summer. Avoid planting in areas that receive consistent winter wetness to avoid dieback. Adding a mulch of gravel can help them overwinter well.
Exposure: Sun, to Part Sun
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Varieties:
Yellow: 2″H x 18″-24″W. Hardy yellow iceplant offers a mat of bright yellow dainty daisy-like flowers that stay close to the ground. Long bloom time in Summer. Zone 4.
Fire Spinner: 2″H x 18″W. Orange, Magenta & Lavender on the same flower! Eyecatching. Zone 5. A Plant Select perennial. More info here.
Granita Orange: 2″H x 18″W iceplant with pure orange blooms. Zone 5.
Granita Raspberry: Deep raspberry red petals have a lighter lavender center giving it a pretty and vibrant two-toned effect. 1”H x 15”W. Zone 6 – not as hardy as others so best planted in town.
Red Mountain Flame: 2″H x 18″W. Orange petals with magenta ring in the center. A Plant Select perennial. More info here.
Table Mountain: 2″H x 18″-24″W. Larger 2” lavender-magenta flowers. Long bloom time in Summer. Zone 4.
White Nugget: Petite and sweet! Bright white flowers with a yellow center. 1”H x 8”W. Zone 5.
