|
|
|
Common
name: "Purple Ice Plant"
Latin name: Delosperma cooperi
|
 |
|
|
 |
Zone:
4 - 7
Elevation to: 7500'
Growth habit: Mat forming
Max height: 5" - 6"
Spread: Unlimited
Flowers: Yes, July - August
Flower type:
Daisy like
Native to area: No
Available Varieties: 10+
|
| Sunshine: |
 |
|
|
|
| Water: |
 |
 |
|
|
|
Pictured:
Delosperma cooperi |
|
|
|
Cultivation:
Plant Delosperma Purple Ice Plant in full sun in well drained soil.
Purple Ice
Plants do well in most soil
types. Once established Ice Plants tolerate short periods of drought quite well. In areas where
hardy the plant prefers to over winter in dry soil. "Purple Ice
Plant" is occasionally found as a house plant in the Cactus
and Succulent department.
Propagation:
Start seed in a cold frame in early spring... or plant
seed directly in ground after danger of hard frost has passed. For
quicker results... purchase pre-started plants in pots or packs at
your local Garden Center.
Pests ~ Diseases:
Aphids. |
|
Related Links:
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
