Yellow Hardy Ice Plant
Delosperma nubigenum
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Aizoaceae
Plant Description: Creeping, mat-forming succulent native to mountainous areas of South Africa. Bright yellow daisy-like flowers appear in late-spring and last until fall. Bright-green knobby leaves turn bright red during the winter. Avoid overwatering and excessive winter moisture. Not as drought tolerant as other ice plants but still requires very little moisture.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2" tall x 24" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Light Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: May - Sep
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Localscapes Path
- Park Strip #5
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Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
