List 5 – Delosperma cooperi
Delosperma cooperi (hardy ice-plant)
Family: Aizoaceae
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 6-10
Size:
- 1-2 ft wide
- 25-0.5 ft tall
Form:
- Mat-forming
Soil & Water requirements:
- Very well-drained soil; will die if soil is not well-drained
- Tolerant of extended drought
Exposure:
- Full sun; will not grow in the shade
Leaves:
- Succulent, fleshy, cylindrical leaves filled with moisture
- Glow in the sun; chrystalline; looks icy
- Evergreen
Flowers:
- Bright, magenta, glossy flowers
- Approximately 2 in. in diameter
- Bloom starting in June and then continuing periodically throughout the summer
Suitable uses:
- Good green roof plant
- Rock gardens
- Front of the border
- Sloping, sunny site
- Coastal exposure
- Ground cover
Other:
- Nice texture
- Reflects light beautifully
- Salt tolerant