Purple Hardy Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Aizoaceae
Plant Description: Creeping, mat-forming succulent perennial native to South Africa. Rosy-purple flowers appear in June and last throughout the summer. The knobby bright green succulent leaves form a dense mat. Plant in well-drained soils and water sparingly. Handles heat and drought very well.
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 18-24" 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: Purple
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Not on display
- Not on display
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
