Ice plant (Delosperma cooperi) del-oh-SPER-mah KOOP-er-eye Genus:  Delosperma Summer-long bloom and a tough constitution make the mat-forming ice plant a perfect groundcover. Two-inch magenta blossoms with white anthers are produced in midsummer and late summer. Care:  Grow in sharply drained soil in full sun. Prefers a sheltered site, and dry conditions in winter. Propagation:  Take stem cuttings in spring or summer; sow seed at 70°F. Problems:  Mealybugs, aphids.

Overview

Height Less than 6 in. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Pink, Purple Uses Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Roadside Style Desert Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant Type Perennials